Senior Structural Engineer - Tall Buildings & Landmark High-Rise

Cookson & Roberts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cookson & Roberts is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join a leading Sydney structures team. You will work on iconic high-rise projects, delivering complex designs and shaping the skyline.

The role emphasizes technical mastery, client-facing leadership, and mentorship, with strong growth opportunities and a premier project pipeline in a reputable practice.

Qualifications

• At least 6+ years of industry experience, with a focus on local Sydney high-rise and landmark tall buildings.
• Advanced technical expertise in lateral and gravity design of tall buildings using ETABS and RAM Concept.
• Strong client-facing capabilities with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships and lead meetings.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; Chartered status is highly regarded.
• Confident, articulate communication and professional presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced structural design for iconic high-rise developments in Sydney.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate with architects and builders.
• Mentor and collaborate with junior engineers while maintaining client relationships.

Skills

ETABS

RAM Concept

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered status (CPEng / NER) desirable

Job description

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.

• 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.

Senior Structural Engineer - Tall Buildings & Landmark High-Rise • Sydney, NSW, AU