Structural Engineer - Design & Project Delivery

SCP Consulting PTY Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Annual engineering membership feesPaid

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing rewards and recognitions

Full-time employment with growth

Regular social functions

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

SCP Consulting Pty Ltd in Sydney's Inner West and CBD is seeking a Structural Engineer with 3-7 years of experience to design and deliver concrete structures for major residential and mixed-use developments. You will collaborate with project teams, perform design calculations, site inspections, and support construction with practical engineering solutions.

Join a collaborative team with career development opportunities, ongoing rewards, and an Employee Assistance Program as you contribute to

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of engineering experience in structural engineering.
• Experience with post-tensioned concrete design and practices.
• Ability to produce structural calculations, designs and technical documentation.
• Experience conducting site inspections and providing practical construction advice.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and construction practices.
• Experience preparing engineering reports and QA documentation.
• Strong communication and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural designs, calculations and engineering solutions for residential and commercial projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation and assess site work against design requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and structural assessments at key project stages.
• Prepare inspection reports, defect reports and engineering recommendations.
• Provide engineering support during construction and resolve technical queries with site teams.
• Act as technical point of contact for clients, contractors and consultants.
• Maintain QA documentation, compliance reporting and inspection records.
• Build relationships through clear communication and responsive engineering advice.

Skills

Structural Design

Post-tensioned Concrete

Site Inspections

Client Relations

Technical Writing

QA Documentation

Construction Knowledge

Independent Working

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

Job description

Location: Sydney's Inner West and CBD Office

• Work on significant projects that strengthen your technical expertise and project experience.
• Genuine career development opportunities across SCP’s broader project portfolio.
• A collaborative team culture with regular social functions
• Annual engineering membership fees paid for by the business
• Full-time employment with opportunities to grow
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing rewards and recognitions programs

Your Role

As a Structural Engineer at SCP, you will connect design with construction delivery.

Your initial assignment will be a major residential and mixed-use development, offering exposure to complex concrete structures, post-tensioned design, and large-scale construction. Working closely with SCP’s engineers and project teams, you’ll contribute practical engineering solutions and see your work take shape on site.

This opportunity suits a structural engineer who enjoys both technical design and hands-on project involvement. You’ll strengthen your design expertise, develop your engineering judgement, and build valuable experience supporting projects through construction.

You’ll:

• Deliver structural designs, calculations and engineering solutions for residential and commercial projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation, and assess site work against design requirements, relevant standard and project specifications
• Conduct site inspections and structural assessments throughout key project stages
• Prepare inspection reports, defect reports and engineering recommendations
• Provide engineering support during construction, resolving technical queries in collaborations with SCP’s engineers and site teams
• Act as a technical point of contact for clients, contractors and consultants
• Maintain quality assurance documentation, compliance reporting and inspection records
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships through clear communication and responsive engineering advice

What You’ll Bring

You’re a structural engineer who enjoys understanding how designs translate into construction. You take ownership of your work, communicate confidently and bring a practical approach to technical challenges.

• 3-7 years of engineering experience in structural engineering, with a strong understanding in post-tensioned concrete design
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience producing structural calculations, designs and technical documentation
• Experience conducting site inspections and providing practical engineering advice during construction
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and Australian construction practices
• Experience preparing engineering reports, inspection reports and quality assurance documentation
• Strong relation management skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors and consultants
• Clear communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute to a collaborative engineering team

Recruitment agencies: our Talent Acquisition team recruits directly and will contact selected partners if external support is required.