SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

PCR Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

PCR Talent in Sydney's CBD is helping an esteemed Australian engineering consultancy source a Senior Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience. Based in Sydney, this role offers a credible pathway to Associate within 12–18 months and a chance to work on significant building projects.

You will lead structural design across concrete and steel structures, mentor junior engineers, manage programs, ensure design quality, and strengthen client relationships while collaborating with senior

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural engineering experience within an Australian engineering consultancy.
• Solid technical background in commercial, residential or other significant building structures.
• Experience with ETABS, SpaceGass and RAPT would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and graduates.
• Confidence managing technical design, project delivery and competing priorities.
• Some client interaction experience, or a genuine interest in developing this capability.
• Ambition to progress into Associate-level leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Leading structural engineering design and delivery across significant building projects.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers and graduates.
• Managing project programmes, design quality, documentation and deliverables.
• Undertaking structural analysis and design across concrete and steel building structures.
• Working closely with experienced senior engineers and Directors.
• Developing stronger client relationships and becoming increasingly involved in client-facing responsibilities.
• Contributing to a collaborative, professional and high-performing engineering team.

Skills

ETABS

SpaceGass

RAPT

Mentoring engineers

Client interaction

Project management

Leadership

Job description

• Convenient location close to all your transport needs
• Salary $165-152k depending on experience

A prestigious name on your CV matters. A credible pathway to Associate matters more.

The next move should strengthen both your technical reputation and the client-facing and commercial capabilities needed for Associate level.

Some engineering consultancies have a reputation that can genuinely elevate your career. This is one of them.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen with one of Australia's most prestigious and highly respected engineering consultancies, recognised for its technical excellence, impressive project portfolio and commitment to developing outstanding engineers.

Based in Sydney's CBD, this opportunity offers an experienced Senior Structural Engineer the chance to join an organisation whose reputation and standing within the industry will be a significant addition to any professional CV.

More importantly, there is a genuine opportunity to progress towards Associate level within approximately 12-18 months.

The opportunity - You will be involved in:

• Leading structural engineering design and delivery across significant building projects.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers and graduates.
• Managing project programmes, design quality, documentation and deliverables.
• Undertaking structural analysis and design across concrete and steel building structures.
• Working closely with experienced senior engineers and Directors.
• Developing stronger client relationships and becoming increasingly involved in client-facing responsibilities.
• Contributing to a collaborative, professional and high-performing engineering team.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Strong structural engineering experience within an Australian engineering consultancy.
• A solid technical background in commercial, residential or other significant building structures.
• Experience with ETABS, SpaceGass and RAPT would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and graduates.
• Confidence managing technical design, project delivery and competing priorities.
• Some client interaction experience, or a genuine interest in developing this capability.
• The ambition to progress into Associate-level leadership and management.

A consultancy that invests in your future

• You will be surrounded by highly capable engineers, working within a supportive and collaborative culture where knowledge sharing, mentoring and continued technical development are actively encouraged.
• Importantly, you are not expected to arrive with every aspect of client management and business development already mastered.
• The consultancy is prepared to invest in your development, providing guidance, training and increasing exposure to clients as you progress towards Associate level.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Work with one of Australia's most recognised engineering consultancies.
• Strengthen your professional reputation through exposure to high-quality projects and experienced engineering leaders.
• Enjoy a positive, supportive environment with excellent training and career development.
• Develop your leadership, client management and commercial capabilities.
• Pursue a genuine pathway towards Associate within approximately 12–18 months, subject to performance.

If you're an experienced Senior Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience, who feels ready for greater responsibility and wants to position yourself for the next significant stage of your career, this opportunity deserves a confidential conversation.

Note: Only Australian / New Zealand applicants with local experience are encouraged to apply.