Structural Engineering Sydney Permanent / Full Time The Opportunity Our client are a market leader, structural engineering consultancy known for tackling highly complex structures across a range of specialisms, from mid to high rise commercial and residential to heritage and architecturally challenging institutional projects.
Due to a robust project pipeline, our client are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer with around 6+ years of experience to step into a pivotal project lead role.
Working closely under talented Associates, you will act as a key bridge within the team—delegating work packages, mentoring junior staff, and taking direct ownership of client relationships.
Why You'll Want to Work for Our Client Diverse Unique Portfolio: Escape repetitive designs.
You will work across a mix of high-tech data centres, commercial/residential hubs, and culturally significant community buildings.
Accelerated Career Progression: Our client have a clear path to Associate level.
This role gives you the opportunity to work autonomously, run meetings and manage project delivery.
Exceptional Leadership Team: You will be mentored directly by two inspiring Associates who have some excellent experience, and who are passionate about engineering excellence and empowering and mentoring their team.
Key Responsibilities Project Client Management:



Attend external consultant, architect, and site meetings, acting as the primary structural point of contact.
Team Leadership Quality Control: Manage and mentor younger graduate and intermediate engineers.
You will delegate work packages, review engineering calculations/drawings, and take accountability for the sub-team's delivery.
Technical Design: As part of the team you will work to offer structural design solutions through a range of design software's, working knowledge in ETABS, RAPT, RAM Concept and SPACEGASS or similar would be beneficial.
What Our Client is Looking For Experience: Minimum of 6 years structural design experience preferably within an Australian consultancy.
Communication Skills: The confidence and clarity required to manage stakeholder relationships and lead internal team meetings.
Technical Confidence: Experience to solve complex, first-principles structural challenges and a passion and drive for quality every time.
Qualifications: A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) and proficiency in standard design software (e.g., Space Gass, ETABS, RAPT).
Progression toward or achievement of Chartered Status (CPEng / NER) is highly regarded.
Apply now or Reach out for a confidential chat - Anna Roberts **********

📌 Senior Structural Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Cookson & Roberts
📍 New South Wales