- Full-time
- State/Province: Victoria
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
- Business Line: B&P; - Buildings & Places
- Work Location Model: On-Site
- Operating Group: International
- Primary Location: AU - Melbourne, VIC - 8 Siddeley Str

Company Description

Come and grow with us.

Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

Due to continued growth across our Building Engineering business, we have an opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Melbourne team as a Team Manager. This is an opportunity to lead and develop a team of senior level structural and civil engineers and modellers, while providing technical delivery of complex,



high-profile building projects across Australia and Recent Zealand.

How you’ll make a difference:

- Lead the delivery of complex building projects across key markets including health, education, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, sports and data centres.
- Lead and contribute to conceptual and detailed structural design and construction administration across a range of building types, delivering practical, high-quality and cost-effective solutions.
- Provide technical leadership across structural building design, ensuring compliance with Australian codes, standards and engineering best practice.
- Prepare, review and guide design calculations, specifications, models and technical documentation, driving quality, innovation and well-coordinated design outcomes.
- Build strong client relationships, support business development and contribute to winning work and growing AECOM's structural engineering portfolio.
- Work closely with other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions and coordinate project outcomes.
- Lead, mentor and develop more junior team members, supporting technical excellence, career development and a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Liaise with clients, architects, builders and other stakeholders throughout the design and construction phases of major projects.
- Prepare and review design calculations,



drawings and technical specifications, maintaining quality standards and supporting consistent design and delivery practices across the team.
- Work within multidisciplinary engineering teams to coordinate project deliverables, contribute to engineering budgets and schedules, and meet project requirements.
- Lead, mentor and develop your team, supporting technical excellence, career development and a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Contribute to the growth of AECOM's Building Engineering capability across ANZ, supporting team development, local and national strategy, and future opportunities.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive:

- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, with (ideally) 9+15 years of relevant experience delivering building structures projects, ideally within a consultancy environment.
- Experience leading or managing teams, with the ability to develop people, build strong working relationships and create a positive team culture.
- Chartered status with Engineers Australia (CPEng), or equivalent professional recognition, and the relevant professional registration or eligibility for registration in Victoria.
- Strong technical expertise in structural building design, with a sound understanding of Australian codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, consultants and senior project teams.
- Experience managing project delivery and commercial outcomes, including leading multidisciplinary teams on complex, tech

📌 Principal Structural Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 AECOM
📍 Melbourne