Principal Structural Engineer: Redefine Your Engineering Potential

Brisbane Permanent / Full Time

I love what I do.I am a specialist recruiter operating within the engineering, environmental and planning sectors since 1999. Most importantly, I am passionate about getting the right match for both employers and employees. It’s what drives me to get up every day – the relationships I have (developed) with so many people within the industries I work in.Being a specialist – I know my industry – the companies within it, team cultures and all the industry quirks that matter. I have an extensive network that I am constantly growing and learning from and with.Recruitment is no longer about writing a good advertisement, to shortlist and fill the job. As a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates, I am regularly asked for career advice salary benchmarking, or an honest assessment of a candidate’s fit for a specific role or organisation.As a HR professional, and trusted advisor, I take the time to listen and understand, and am not afraid to question or challenge what I’m being told so we can achieve the best result for everyone. I thrive on understanding exactly what a candidate is looking for, and matching them with the best fit company from my comprehensive network. I often feel like a career match-maker.You can contact me directly on 0413 586 562.Simone focuses on the following specialties:Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Traffic & Transport Hydrology & Water Resources & Wastewater Digital Engineering BIM Drafting & Design Maritime & Coastal Environmental Engineering & PlanningAcross all roles within consultingDirector, Associate and Engineering Manager Technical Director Senior Engineer Project Manager Engineering Graduate Engineer Designer Drafter Digital Engineer

Recruiter :
Simone Roberts

Simone Roberts
  • Lead significant projects across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors
  • Enjoy direct client relationships without layers of management
  • Shape a growing Queensland presence from the ground up
Why You Will Be Excited About This Role
Ready to experience structural engineering as it should be? Our client is expanding their presence in Brisbane, creating an exceptional opportunity for an experienced structural engineer seeking the perfect blend of professional excellence and authentic culture.

Having built an enviable reputation across Australia's major markets, they've successfully created an environment that combines the project prestige of a top-tier consultancy with remarkable agility and personal impact. This is a rare opportunity to help establish their Brisbane presence while working on premium projects without corporate constraints.

Stand-out opportunities include:
  • Lead significant projects across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors
  • Enjoy direct client relationships without layers of management
  • Shape a growing Queensland presence from the ground up
  • Work on premium projects while maintaining genuine work-life balance
Why You Will Like Working Here
Whether you're feeling constrained by corporate structures or considering a return to the Sunshine State, our client offers something distinctly different. Their leadership team comes from top-tier backgrounds and has thoughtfully created an environment that takes the best aspects of major consultancies – the blue-chip clients, the impressive projects, the robust systems – while eliminating the politics and bureaucracy.
Drawing from extensive experience, they've built the kind of practice many engineers dream of: premium work without corporate complexity.

Additional benefits include:
  • Direct access to decision-makers
  • Premium projects and tier-1 clients without constraints
  • Flexible working arrangements that actually work
  • Competitive remuneration reflecting your experience
  • Opportunity to help establish their Brisbane presence
What You Will Be Working On 
You'll lead significant projects that match your top-tier experience, with greater autonomy and client contact:
  • Drive major commercial, healthcare, and education projects across Queensland
  • Lead innovative structural solutions for sustainable developments
  • Build and maintain direct relationships with premium clients
  • Contribute to their growing presence in the Brisbane market
  • Collaborate with interstate teams on national projects
What Type Of Person Will Be Successful
We're looking for an experienced structural engineer who values both technical excellence and straightforward business relationships. You'll thrive if you:
  • Have extensive experience in structural engineering within buildings projects
  • Appreciate top-tier work but desire a more direct environment
  • Are proficient with advanced engineering software and design tools
  • Value building genuine client relationships
  • Enjoy mentoring others while continuing professional growth
  • Share a commitment to sustainable design and innovative solutions
  • Want a skin in the game
If you've been curious about roles that blend prestigious projects with an agile working environment, we want to hear from you!

How To Apply
This is a unique opportunity to join a practice redefining structural engineering consultancy in Australia. We're particularly interested in engineers who share a vision of combining top-tier quality with entrepreneurial spirit.

Ready to transform your engineering career? Let's talk.

Simone Roberts - 0413 586 562
[email protected]

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Engineering > Civil / Structural / Design Engineering

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