Are you a highly experienced structural engineer ready to reclaim your work-life balance — without stepping away from the technical work you love? Our client is a long-established, privately owned, multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong and diverse structural pipeline — not limited to buildings alone. With a robust client base and no need for business development, they’re seeking an experienced Technical Structural Design Lead to guide and mentor their capable engineering team in a part-time, low-stress role . Why This Role Exists The team is strong, talented, and motivated — but has a gap at the Principal/Technical Director level. They’re looking for someone who brings that depth of experience, steady judgement, and technical assurance that only time in the industry provides. This is not a role to “grow the business”. It’s a role to grow the engineers. The Opportunity As the Technical Structural Design Lead , you’ll step into a role centred around technical excellence, oversight and mentoring — without the heavy hours, admin load, or BD expectations that typically come with senior leadership roles. You’ll be the go-to senior technical voice in the office, ensuring quality and helping shape the next generation of engineers. You will: Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level and senior engineers Review designs, provide oversight, and uphold quality across a wide range of structural projects Offer strategic technical input and help solve complex engineering challenges Take responsibility for selected long-term projects where your experience adds value Support delivery without the pressure of chasing work or managing large teams Play a key role in developing confident, technically sound future leaders What We’re Looking For : Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering 15 years of structural engineering design experience Broad structural background — ideally including commercial, residential, and other structural asset types Experience at Principal, Associate Director, or Technical Director level Demonstrated capability in technical leadership, mentoring and design management A collaborative communicator who enjoys guiding others Ideal for someone who: Wants to reduce workload and stress without stepping away from meaningful engineering Prefers a stable, supportive environment over corporate pressure Values technical quality and professional integrity What’s On Offer Work Environment True work-life balance with flexible part-time option A stable, well-respected consultancy with a secure and varied client base A friendly, collaborative culture with minimal hierarchy and no office politics A technically capable team that will value your guidance Employment Options Permanent part-time or long-term hourly rate contract — tailored to your ideal schedule Flexibility to shape the role around your lifestyle Ready to Step Into a Role That Respects Your Experience — and Your Time? If you’re ready to leave behind long hours, corporate pressure and business development targets — and return to the heart of why you became an engineer — we’d love to speak with you. Contact Simone Roberts in strict confidence: Phone: 0413 586 562 Email: simone@recruitr.com.au SCR-simone-roberts
