SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

PCR Talent

Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Brisbane, Queensland
Salary: A$158,000 - A$175,000 / yr
Contract type: Full time

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - Brisbane

  • High-Rise & Commercial Developments
  • Additionally Olympic Projects
  • Team Leadership, best environment, CBD location
  • Great salary $175-158k depending on experience

Some projects become part of your professional legacy.

The right project portfolio can change how your experience is valued for the rest of your career.

An outstanding opportunity to join one of Australia's highly regarded national engineering consultancies, delivering major commercial developments, high-rise buildings and exciting projects associated with Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure programme.

This established national consultancy has built an excellent reputation for engineering excellence, innovative design and delivering technically challenging projects.

With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth in Queensland, they are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer who brings technical capability, leadership qualities, and the ability to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

The Opportunity

You will play an important role in the continued development of the Brisbane structural engineering team, with responsibilities including:

  • Leading and mentoring Structural Engineers and Designers across multiple projects.
  • Managing structural engineering delivery on major commercial and high-rise developments.
  • Providing technical direction, design reviews and quality assurance.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, architects and other consultants.
  • Coordinating project resources, programmes, deadlines and deliverables.
  • Remaining actively involved in structural design and complex engineering decisions.
  • Creating a positive, collaborative environment where engineers feel supported and motivated.
  • Working closely with senior management to support the continued growth of the Brisbane team.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of structural engineering experience within an Australian engineering consultancy.
  • Strong experience in high-rise buildings and major commercial structures.
  • Excellent knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability and experience mentoring engineers.
  • Strong client-facing skills and confidence managing professional relationships.
  • Proven ability to manage project delivery, technical quality and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with ETABS, SpaceGass, RAPT or similar structural engineering software would be advantageous.
  • A genuine interest in developing people and contributing to a successful team environment.

A culture that genuinely values its people

  • One of the real attractions of this consultancy is its approach to people and team culture.
  • This is an environment where engineers are encouraged to collaborate, share knowledge and support one another.
  • The team celebrates achievements, birthdays and special occasions, recognising that a successful engineering business is built around people who enjoy working together.
  • Leadership is approachable, professional development is encouraged, and maintaining a positive working environment is considered just as important as delivering successful projects.
  • The consultancy wants someone who shares these values and can help create a team where talented engineers want to stay, contribute and grow.

Why consider this opportunity?

  • You will have the opportunity to work on prestigious commercial and high-rise developments, including exposure to projects associated with Brisbane's Olympic programme.
  • You will also benefit from the resources, technical expertise and career opportunities available within a respected national consultancy.
  • For an ambitious Senior Structural Engineer, this represents an excellent opportunity to strengthen your leadership experience, take ownership of significant projects and continue developing towards more senior management responsibilities.
  • If you're technically capable, confident with clients and genuinely enjoy leading people, this opportunity deserves a confidential conversation.

For a confidential discussion, contact Pieter with 26 leading years in the recruitment of civil and structural engineers across Australia, on 0419490660 or email .

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. Note: Only Australian / New Zealand applicants with local experience are encouraged to apply.

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