Structural Team Leader

L+R Consulting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

True work-life balance

Prime and upmarket location

Significant career progression

Collaborative, high-performing culture

Access to Employee Assistance Programs

Meaningful, rewarding career in a team

Recognition, rewards, and mentorship

Job summary

L+R Consulting, based in Brisbane, seeks a seasoned Structural Team Leader to head the Brisbane Structural Engineering group. The role combines people leadership, business growth, and hands-on project delivery within a growing national consultancy.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of the division, including client relationships, profitability, and strategic direction, while mentoring a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural engineering consultancy.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability and clients.
• Proven ability to win work and build lasting relationships.
• Hands-on approach to project delivery with strong technical credibility.
• Passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Structural team in our Brisbane office.
• Drive business development, client engagement and market growth.
• Take ownership of the division’s financial performance, including P&L management.
• Mentor and develop the Structures team in collaboration with Design Manager.
• Deliver high-quality structural engineering solutions and technical oversight.
• Collaborate with the executive team on strategic direction and growth initiatives.
• Coordinate with National Structures Manager to align strategies across states.
• Push cross discipline marketing for L+R to all clients.

Skills

Leadership

Structural engineering

Client relationships

People management

Commercial acumen

Mentoring

Business development

Job description

About Us

For more than 40 years, L+R Consulting has delivered infrastructure, development, and aviation projects across Australia as a trusted multidisciplinary construction consultancy. We provide integrated engineering, scientific, and management services across civil, structural, traffic and transport, infrastructure, environmental, aviation, advisory, and project management disciplines. Through a coordinated, end-to-end approach, we support clients from planning through to delivery with practical expertise and reliable outcomes.

L+R 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: Brisbane, QLD

Our Benefits

• True work-life balance, and a great workplace


• Prime and upmarket location


• Significant career progression opportunities


• Collaborative, high-performing culture


• Access to Employee Assistance Programs and self-care programs


• A meaningful, rewarding career in a supportive team.


• Recognition, rewards, and mentorship from exceptional leaders.

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Structural Team Leader to lead our Brisbane Structural Engineering team. This is a rare opportunity to combine operational leadership, business growth and hands‑on project delivery in a key role within a growing national consultancy.

This role would suit someone who has started to move beyond pure technical delivery and is ready to take full ownership of a growing division including P&L accountability, leading the team, client relationships and overseeing delivery.

You’ll:

• Lead and manage the Structural team in our Brisbane office


• Drive business development, client engagement and market growth


• Take ownership of the division’s financial performance, including P&L management


• Work closely with the Design Manager to mentor and develop the Structures team.


• Deliver high-quality structural engineering solutions and technical oversight


• Collaborate with the executive team on strategic direction and growth initiatives


• Work closely with the National Structures Manager to develop strategies across the structures teams in all states


• Work with other discipline leaders on the growth and development of the business both locally and nationally


• Push cross discipline marketing for L+R to all clients

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in structural engineering consultancy


• Strong leadership and people management capability


• Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability and clients


• Proven ability to win work and build lasting relationships


• A hands‑on approach to project delivery with strong technical credibility


• Passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead from the front, influence business outcomes and continue delivering quality engineering work, we’d love to hear from you.

We encourage you to apply and become part of a team where your contribution is valued and your career can grow. At L+R Consulting, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people can thrive and succeed. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted as we progress through the selection process.

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