Fantastic opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer to join an established engineering consultancy seeking to expand their reach in Perth.

Joining a privately owned consultancy that are making fantastic inroads in the engineering sector, you will be working on landmark high-rise and mixed use buildings alongside a highly capable team of engineers.

The team are seeking a Lead engineer to manage a team of 20+ staff in Perth where they provide agile outcomes to clients by providing technically excellent solutions.

This role is suited to a highly capable professional with a strong technical background, proven leadership in structural and/or civil engineering, and deep knowledge of the Australian D&C market. You will be responsible for overseeing design quality, managing projects and people, and maintaining a strong, positive team culture.

This is a strategic hire seeking to find an experienced engineer with ambitions to become a principal engineer/team manager or for a proven business leader currently working for a Tier 1 consultancy who is looking for a change of environment.

Key Requirements

- Minimum 10 years of experience leading engineering teams
- At least 5 years of experience working in Australia
- Strong structural or civil engineering background with project delivery capability
- Deep understanding of the Design & Construct (D&C) delivery model
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and review schematic designs produced by the Perth office
- Lead and manage your own projects, particularly in early phases
- Supervise and support principals and senior engineers in project execution
- Oversee financial performance and project budgets
- Ensure QA/QC compliance across all project stages
- Undertake high-level design and verification to ensure technical excellence
- Review drawings at critical milestones to ensure design intent and constructability
- Lead resource and workload planning across the team
- Manage and resolve complex project challenges and coordination issues
- Maintain strong client relationships and support business development
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture
- Oversee team development, mentoring, and office-level leadership

What We Offer

- Salary package ranging from $180,000 to $230,000
- A leadership role within a progressive, growing national firm
- Access to landmark projects and the opportunity to shape structural outcomes from concept to delivery
- Supportive executive team and collaborative national offices
- 4.5days working week and strong focus on work-life balance
- For the right candidate, a clear pathway to future ownership opportunities within the business

If this sounds like you and you'd be interested in discussing the role further please click apply. Alternatively, please contact Teddy Murphy on 0413 437 227 or [email protected]

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