Structural Engineer - Specialist in Post-Tensioned Concrete Design

Northrop Consulting Engineers – Newcastle NSW

You’ve spent a few years mastering structural engineering and are now looking for a new opportunity. You have developing expertise in post-tensioned concrete slab design and detailing. With this skill set, you will be leading project teams, taking ownership of the technical delivery of structural projects across a range of sectors

This role can be based at our Newcastle or Sydney offices.

What You’ll Own
The Structural Engineer is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and compliant structural engineering designs across building projects, with a specialist focus on detailed post-tensioned concrete design. The role contributes to analysis, modelling, and documentation from concept through to construction, ensuring coordination with architectural and services disciplines. Working under senior guidance, the engineer supports project delivery by producing accurate, buildable solutions that meet client, code, and program requirements.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects with new and existing clients, you will be leading projects whilst supported by a close-knit management team. You will be client facing, with the autonomy of leading projects from concept to construction and technical job delivery, with the support to help you succeed.

Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy to deliver technically challenging projects, key components of this role include, but are not limited to:

- Being responsible for technical delivery of a wide range of structural projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, fit-out, aged care and educational facilities.




- Working closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client's needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections. Acting as first POC for design coordination and reviews.
- Being responsible for project costings, monitoring project performance and budget ensuring that key dates are met and projects remain within budget.
- Assist junior team members in the planning of their project time each week.
- Act as a mentor to up and coming young talented engineers.
- Contribute to technical development across the Structural section.
- Develop skills in business development including preparation of proposals.

You’ve spent a few years mastering structural engineering and are now looking for a new opportunity. You have developing expertise in post-tensioned concrete slab design and detailing. With this skill set, you will be leading project teams, taking ownership of the technical delivery of structural projects across a range of sectors

This role can be based at our Newcastle or Sydney offices.

What You’ll Own
The Structural Engineer is responsible for delivering secure, efficient, and compliant structural engineering designs across building projects, with a specialist focus on detailed post-tensioned concrete design. The role contributes to analysis, modelling, and documentation from concept through to construction,



ensuring coordination with architectural and services disciplines. Working under senior guidance, the engineer supports project delivery by producing accurate, buildable solutions that meet client, code, and program requirements.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects with new and existing clients, you will be leading projects whilst supported by a close-knit management team. You will be client facing, with the autonomy of leading projects from concept to construction and technical job delivery, with the support to help you succeed.

Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy to deliver technically challenging projects, key components of this role include, but are not limited to:

- Being responsible for technical delivery of a wide range of structural projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, fit-out, aged care and educational facilities.
- Working closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client's needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections. Acting as first POC for design coordination and reviews.
- Being responsible for project costings, monitoring project performance and budget ensuring that key dates are met and projects remain within budget.
- Assist junior team members in the planning of their project time each week.
- Act as a mentor to up and coming young talented engineers.
- Contribute to technical development across the Structural section.
- Develop skills in business development including preparation of proposals.

You will be part of a growing office with a great culture, including regular team catch-ups, office events and social activities.

Why Northrop
We’r

📌 Structural Engineer (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Northrop Consulting Engineers
📍 Newcastle City Council