This is not just a role. It is a chance to shape an office, not inherit one. A highly respected, design-led structural consultancy is strengthening its Melbourne buildings team and is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to sit directly beneath the Directors and play a defining role in the next phase of the office’s evolution. The consultancy is already successful. Repeat clients. Iconic projects. Strong technical reputation. What they are deliberately inviting now is fresh leadership energy. The Work (Technical Mastery) • Mid- to high-rise structures • Twin towers and multi-tower developments • Commercial, residential, mixed-use precincts • Retail podiums, hotels, hospitals, integrated developments • Bespoke and architecturally ambitious structures • Projects that appear on skylines - not just portfolios You will operate at a level where engineering judgment, not process, drives outcomes. The Leadership Mandate (People & Culture) This is a role for a Principal who enjoys building teams, not just reviewing them. • Develop and elevate senior engineers • Create momentum, pride, and “office energy” • Influence culture without corporate rigidity • Bring your own leadership flavour - encouraged, not resisted • Work alongside a Director who is open, secure, and collaborative The Director knows the office can be excellent and more vibrant. You are being invited to help shape that. Client & Market Presence • Existing long-term, repeat clients • Strong delivery reputation already established • Opportunity to deepen relationships, not fix them • Trusted technical voice with developers, architects, project managers • Continuity, stability, and growth - not aggressive BD pressure This is about strengthening bridges, not chasing work. Why This Role Appeals at Principal Level • Clear leadership position below director • Direct influence on office direction • Brand that enhances your long-term credibility • Autonomy in technical, people, and client decisions • Genuine pathway to Directorship • Stability paired with ambition You are not stepping into someone else’s shadow. You are helping define the next chapter. Who This Suits A Principal Structural Engineer who: • Is deeply comfortable with complex buildings • Enjoys mentoring and team development • Values culture as much as technical excellence • Wants influence, not just responsibility • Is thinking seriously about the final third of their career trajectory If you are at the stage where impact matters more than title, and where legacy starts to outweigh workload, this conversation will resonate. Confidential discussion only. Your Next Step Call/txt Roger on 0418494245 for a confidential discussion. I have 25 years’ trusted structural recruitment experience. I've led in connecting top-tier engineers with executive defining opportunities. Alternatively email details to Roger@Structuraljobs.com.au
