Principal Structural Engineer / Structural Team Leader
- Lead and mentor a team of structural engineers.
- Secure and deliver medium to large-scale projects.
- Develop client relationships and drive business growth.
About the Company
This boutique engineering consultancy, based on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality structural and façade engineering solutions.
With a team of around 15–20 staff, the business collaborates closely with architects, developers and builders across Healthcare, Education, Universities and Residential developments.
The consultancy has a proven track record delivering technically complex projects and is led by a commercially astute Director who has fostered a high-trust, grown-up culture that prioritises collaboration, autonomy and genuine work–life balance.
About the Role
The business is looking to appoint a Principal Structural Engineer / Structural Leader to help drive the next stage of growth within the structural division.
This is a genuine leadership opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys winning work, building long-term client relationships and leading from the front.
Key responsibilities include:
- Securing and helping deliver medium to large-scale projects
- Leading and mentoring a 10-person Structural Engineering team
- Playing a key role in shaping the direction and growth of the Structural business unit
- Strengthening relationships with existing clients and identifying new opportunities
The role is flexible and can be tailored to the right individual, particularly for someone who enjoys the business development and client-facing side of consulting engineering.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will likely be operating at Principal Engineer,Structural Team Leader,Associate or Associate Director level (or above) within a consulting engineering environment.
You will bring:
- Strong experience in structural design within the consulting engineering industry
- A proven ability to win work, develop client relationships and drive opportunities into the company
- Leadership capability, with experience mentoring or managing engineers
- Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business growth
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Engineers who enjoy combining technical expertise with business development and leadership will thrive in this role.
Benefits
- Leadership role with genuine influence on business direction
- Opportunity to grow and shape a structural team
- Collaborative, high-trust working culture
- Exposure to diverse projects across Healthcare, Education and Residential sectors
- Competitive package: Strong base salary + super + incentives linked to project wins
- Opens up a Directorship opportunity to someone who nay have reached a glass ceiling in their current environment
How to apply
Please submit a full professional resume highlighting your experience with the above criteria by clicking "Apply". Alternatively, you can submit your CV to alex.stephen@acrworld.com
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