Associate / Associate Director - Structural Engineering
Brisbane | Landmark Buildings Projects | Leadership & Growth Opportunity
Our client is one of Australia's most respected engineering consultancies, recognised for delivering some of the country's most complex and high-profile building structural projects across the boards.
As their Brisbane team continues to expand, they are seeking an experienced Associate or Associate Director Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role in project delivery, client engagement, and team development.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded structural engineer looking to influence major projects while helping shape the future growth of a thriving Queensland business.
The Opportunity
Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead the delivery of significant structural engineering projects across a diverse portfolio including:
- Commercial and mixed-use developments
- Health and hospital facilities
- Education projects
- Residential towers and large-scale developments
- Public and government infrastructure
- Complex building structures and landmark projects
You will be responsible for:
- Leading structural design and project delivery from concept through to completion
- Managing project teams, resources and client expectations
- Building and maintaining robust relationships with developers, architects and key stakeholders
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers across the team
- Reviewing designs and ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation
- Contributing to business development, strategic planning and future team growth
- Supporting the ongoing development of the Brisbane office and broader Queensland presence
About You
You will be an experienced structural engineer with a passion for technical excellence, project leadership and client service.
Ideally, you will possess:
- Bachelor of Civil or Structural Engineering
- CPEng accreditation (or actively pursuing)
- Approximately 10-15+ years' experience within an Australian consulting environment
- Strong experience delivering complex building structures projects
- Proven client-facing and project management capability
- Experience mentoring and developing engineers
- Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business growth
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Engineers currently operating at Senior Associate level and looking for a pathway toward Associate Director will also be considered.
Why This Opportunity?
This consultancy is widely regarded as one of the industry's leading employers, offering:
- Exposure to landmark and technically challenging projects
- A highly collaborative and respected leadership team
- Strong project pipeline throughout Queensland and nationally
- Genuine influence over project outcomes and team direction
- Flexible working arrangements and excellent work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
- Clear career progression pathways
- Competitive salary package with long-term growth opportunities
Interested?
If you're an experienced Structural Engineer seeking a leadership opportunity with one of Australia's premier engineering consultancies, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
Contact Amy Leaney - IBR Group
[email protected]
0414 580 907
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Full work rights & local experienced as detailed is essential.
📌 Associate / Associate Director - Structural (Brisbane)
🏢 Ibr Group
📍 Brisbane