Senior Structural Design Manager – High-Rise Buildings

Meriton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriton is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineering Manager to lead design delivery across multiple high-rise developments. Based in Sydney and reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will coordinate external consultants and internal teams to ensure compliant, efficient solutions.

You will review ETABS models, oversee value engineering opportunities, and manage tenders, with a focus on constructability and cost control for dense urban projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a structural design engineer or similar role.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-unit and mixed-use high-rise buildings.
• Strong understanding of concrete framed buildings, structural steel, PT slabs and precast elements.
• Experience communicating with external consultants and coordinating design teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of design documentation from external consultants.
• Coordinate interface between external engineers and architects.
• Peer reviews of consultants' ETABS models and designs.
• Review designs for code compliance and Meriton construction methods.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to minimise costs and/or programme.
• Prepare, manage and review tenders for subcontracts.
• Provide technical solutions for design changes to site conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

ETABS

STRAND7

Ram Concept

Job description

Meriton is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineering Manager to lead design delivery across multiple high-rise developments. Based in Sydney and reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will coordinate external consultants and internal teams to ensure compliant, efficient solutions.

You will review ETABS models, oversee value engineering opportunities, and manage tenders, with a focus on constructability and cost control for dense urban projects.