Senior Structural Engineer $168-157K

PCR Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PCR Talent in Sydney is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead complex, design-led buildings from concept through construction.

You will balance hands-on technical work with mentoring and coordination, maintaining design quality and providing clear direction to project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in local building design.
• Background within a structural design consultancy.
• Experience leading structural design packages and coordinating disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Leading structural design packages and technical direction.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers within the team.
• Coordination across disciplines to ensure design quality through delivery.
• Involvement from concept design through construction support.

Skills

ETABS

RAPT

RAM Concept

SpaceGass

Microstran

Job description

Complex Building Design - Sydney

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - Design Consultancy

A well established and respectedstructural design consultancydelivering complex, design-led buildings across Australia is seeking aSenior Structural Engineer. Enjoygreater ownership, stronger project visibility, and real influence over outcomes.

There is an immediate opportunity, with the team continuing to grow. This is not simply a design role - it is a position where senior engineers are trusted tolead design packages, stay involved through construction, and be recognised for the quality of their judgement.

You will take carriage ofmid- to large-scale building projects, remaining closely involved from concept through to construction-stage problem-solving. The role balances hands-on technical work with mentoring and coordination, making it ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility without being removed from engineering.

Design exp includes:

• Structural design of complex, design-focused buildings
• End-to-end involvement from concept design through construction support
• Regular interaction with site teams to resolve real engineering issues
• Coordination with architects, services engineers, builders, and clients
• Contribution to technically challenging, architecturally ambitious projects

What you'll be trusted with:

• Leading structural design packages and technical direction
• Maintaining design quality through delivery, not just documentation
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers within the team
• Helping maintain steady coordination across disciplines

You're likely to be a strong fit if:

• You have5+ years’ experience in local building design
• Your background is firmly within astructural design consultancy
• You are comfortable using tools such asETABS, RAPT, RAM Concept, SpaceGass, or Microstran
• You communicate clearly, keep work moving, and take responsibility for outcomes
• You enjoy technical problem-solving and supporting others’ development

Why engineers choose this team:

• Projects arearchitecturally significant and technically non-trivial
• Career progression is genuine and not constrained by rigid hierarchy
• Senior engineers havedirect access to principals and technical leaders
• Ongoing technical development is embedded, not tokenistic
• The culture is social, supportive, and collaborative, with low ego and high trust

This role suits a senior engineer who wants their work to bevisible, respected, and influential, and who sees value in staying close to both design intent and delivery.

If you are looking for a role where your contribution genuinely matters - and where further opportunities may follow - a confidential discussion is encouraged.

* ONLY THOSE WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA NEED APPLY *