Senior Structural Engineer $168-157K

Structural Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Structural Jobs in Sydney is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design packages on complex, design-focused buildings across Australia. The role blends hands-on engineering with mentoring and coordination, ensuring high-quality outcomes from concept through construction.

You will stay closely involved with design intent, construction issues, and multi-disciplinary coordination, taking ownership and delivering impactful results in a consultancy setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in local building design.
• Background within a structural design consultancy.
• Clear communication; keeps work moving and takes responsibility for outcomes.
• Enjoys technical problem-solving and supporting others’ development.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design packages and provide technical direction.
• Maintain design quality through delivery, not just documentation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team.
• Ensure steady coordination across disciplines.

Skills

5+ years exp

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Structural design

Problem solving

Tools

ETABS

RAPT

RAM Concept

SpaceGass

Microstran

Job description

Complex Building Design - Sydney
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - Design Consultancy

A well established and respected structural design consultancydelivering complex, design-led buildings across Australia is seeking a Senior 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 carriageofmid- 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 *