Edward Jacobs is an engineering recruitment consultancy that connects exceptional engineering professionals with leading companies across Australia.

We work closely with both our clients and candidates through exclusive engagements. This lets us understand what each party is looking for and create the right long-term match.

Rather than simply filling individual vacancies, we build long-term relationships with engineering professionals. We then introduce them to opportunities that align with their experience, technical strengths, career goals and ambitions.

About the Opportunity

Edward Jacobs is currently working with several established engineering consultancies hiring Structural and Senior Structural Engineers across Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane .

These opportunities suit experienced Structural Engineers who are ready to take on greater technical responsibility, lead projects and progress toward project leadership.

Depending on the opportunity, you may work across:

- Residential apartment, multi-residential and mixed-use developments across Sydney
- Remedial works on multi-storey buildings
- Commercial-scale architectural buildings, including university and school projects (Brisbane)
- Broader structural engineering projects across the Newcastle and Hunter region

You will take projects from concept and design through to documentation, construction support and site inspections. Some roles are purely design-focused.

With multiple clients currently hiring, we can take the time to understand your experience and career goals and find the opportunity that fits you best.

About You

We are looking for Structural and Senior Structural Engineers with:





- 5+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience (4+ years considered for some roles, and up to 15 years for others)
- Australian structural design experience, ideally in NSW or QLD, with full Australian working rights
- Strong experience in structural design, documentation and project delivery
- Experience across residential, multi-residential, mixed-use and/or commercial building projects
- The ability to lead structural projects from concept through to detailed design and construction
- Strong design capability across concrete, steel and timber structures
- Proficiency in software such as ETABS, SpaceGass, RAM Concept, RAPT and Structural Toolkit
- Sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards
- Robust technical problem-solving skills, initiative and independent thinking
- The ability to conduct or support site inspections and construction-stage activities
- Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients, architects, builders and other stakeholders
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
- A genuine interest in mentoring and developing less experienced engineers

Highly Regarded

- NSW Design Practitioner (Structural) and Professional Engineer registration under the DBPA legislation. This is essential for some roles.
- Chartered status (CPEng / NER) or working toward it




- Remedial experience on multistorey residential buildings
- Education sector experience (universities and schools)

What You Can Expect

- Competitive remuneration
- Strong opportunities for career progression toward Associate and project leadership roles
- Opportunities with several established engineering consultancies, from boutique firms to large multidisciplinary practices
- Exposure to diverse residential, commercial, education and remedial structural projects
- Greater technical ownership and project responsibility
- Opportunities to mentor and develop junior engineers
- Direct client and stakeholder interaction
- Support toward DBPA registration and Chartered status
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environments
- Opportunities across Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane

Why Work With Edward Jacobs?

You don't need to constantly look for your next opportunity.

With several clients currently looking for Structural and Senior Structural Engineers, Edward Jacobs can take the time to understand what you want. We then determine which opportunity best matches your experience, preferred project type and location.

We work closely with our clients and candidates through exclusive engagements, building relationships rather than simply filling vacancies.

When the right opportunity comes up, we come to you.

Our goal isn't simply to place you into a job. We aim to match your experience and ambitions with a client's technical needs, culture and long-term plans.

You focus on your engineering career. We focus on finding the right opportunity for you.

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📌 Senior Structural Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Edward Jacobs
📍 Sydney