Senior Structural Engineer - Tall Buildings

Cookson and Roberts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Exposure to landmark projects

Excellent transport access to office

Job summary

Cookson and Roberts is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our leading Sydney structures team, focusing on tall buildings that shape the skyline. You will work directly with renowned high-rise engineers on iconic projects, balancing technical mastery with client-facing responsibilities.

You will lead lateral and gravity design using ETABS and RAM Concept, manage stakeholder meetings, and collaborate closely with architects and builders.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience, with a preference for Sydney high-rise and landmark tall building projects.
• Advanced expertise in the lateral and gravity design of tall buildings, with high proficiency in ETABS and RAM Concept.
• Strong client-facing capabilities, with the confidence to manage stakeholder relationships, lead project meetings, and collaborate with architects and builders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lateral and gravity design of tall buildings.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and lead project meetings with clients.
• Collaborate closely with architects and builders to deliver landmark tall structures.

Skills

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered status (CPEng / NER)

Tools

ETABS

RAM Concept

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Tall Buildings

The Opportunity: This is a career-defining opportunity for a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join a leading Sydney structures team and work directly alongside some of the industry's most reputable, specialist high-rise engineers. You will play a key technical and client-facing role in delivering highly complex, iconic, and landmark tall buildings that shape the skyline.

This role balances technical mastery with high-level professional growth. While working on high-profile skyscrapers, you will receive direct, strategic mentoring from hands-on Leaders who remain deeply invested in their employees. You can expect a collaborative environment where you can showcase your expertise on major high profile developments.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 6+ years of industry experience, with a preference for strong track record working on local Sydney high-rise and landmark tall building projects.
• Advanced technical expertise in the lateral and gravity design of tall buildings, with high proficiency in ETABS and RAM Concept.
• Strong client-facing capabilities, with the confidence to manage stakeholder relationships, lead project meetings, and collaborate closely with architects and builders.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, with Chartered status (CPEng / NER) highly regarded or well advanced.
• Confident, articulate, and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent Culture and Benefits:

• Highly attractive salary and benefits package.
• Significant exposure working on high-value, industry-acclaimed landmark structures.
• High-visibility role within a reputable, specialist high-rise engineering practice.
• Strong job security backed by a premier, long-term pipeline of high profile developments.
• Great Sydney office location with excellent access to public transport links and local amenities.
• First-hand career progression - our past placements within this team love the culture and have seen excellent long-term career advancement.