Structural Engineer - Design & Project Delivery

SCP Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on significant projects that grow

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team culture and socials

Annual engineering membership fees

Full-time employment with growth

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards and recognition programs

Job summary

SCP Consulting, an Australian engineering firm based in Sydney, is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their team. You will bridge design with construction, working on major residential and mixed-use developments with post-tensioned concrete and large-scale construction exposure.

You'll collaborate with SCP's engineers and project teams to deliver practical engineering solutions, strengthen your design judgement, and contribute on-site during project delivery.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of engineering experience in structural engineering with 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 Australian Standards and construction practices.
• Experience preparing engineering reports, inspection reports and QA documentation.
• Strong relation management skills and ability to work with clients, contractors and consultants.
• Clear communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities within a collaborative team.

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, 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 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

Skills

Years of experience

Post-tensioned concrete design

Client and contractor liaison

Structural calculations

Engineering reports

QA documentation

Australian Standards knowledge

Construction site observations

Clear technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

About Us

Built on more than 40 years of industry leading experience. SCP Consulting is a privately owned, Australian engineering firm that provides high performance, multi-disciplinary engineering solutions for building and infrastructure projects. SCP is a diverse group that promotes a sustainable approach to design. SCP Consulting is backed by Five Group, a national network of engineering, surveying, consulting, and professional services businesses. Through this connection, we benefit from shared expertise, strong operational support, and a collaborative network that strengthens our capability and creates opportunities for our people and clients across Australia and South-East Asia.

Location:

Sydney's Inner West and CBD Office

Our Benefits

• 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.

• 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.