You’ve spent years mastering structural engineering looking for a new opportunity. You can lead project teams where you take the lead on technical delivery with the autonomy of leading projects from concept to construction, with the support to help you succeed.
This role is based at our Wollongong Offices.
What You’ll Own
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be joining a professional and collaborative team that comprises engineers, designers, drafters, graduates and undergraduates, working on a varied scope of projects within the built environment. With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects with new and existing clients, you will be leading projects whilst supported by a close-knit management team. You will be client facing, with the autonomy of leading projects from concept to construction and technical job delivery.
Role
Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy to deliver technically challenging projects, key components of this role include, but are not limited to:
* Provide technical delivery of a wide range of structural projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, fit‑out, aged care and educational facilities.
* Work closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client’s needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections.
* Assist with project costings, monitor project performance and budget ensuring that key dates are met and projects remain within budget.
* Provide mentorship to our graduates and undergraduates.
* Contribute to technical development across the structural section.
* Develop skills in business development including preparation of proposals.
Essential What You Bring
* Ideally 5-10 years experience working as a structural engineering consultant in the Australian market.
* Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
* Knowledge of ETABS, RC Building, RAPT, SpaceGass highly valued.
* Delivering projects across various types of structures within the residential / health / education / commercial / industrial sectors.
* Accountability to set goals and drive to their fulfilment – someone who can keep the team motivated and moving.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional groups.
* Familiar with financial management of projects internally highly valued.
What’s In It For You
* Industry‑benchmarked salary with annual reviews.
* Genuine flexibility: hybrid working, flexible hours, alternative public holidays.
* Paid parental leave for primary carers, maternity, and partners.
* Salary income protection insurance.
* Monthly one‑on‑one career development conversations, mentoring programs, and investment in both internal and external training.
* Free EAP and wellbeing support.
Required Qualities
Our strongest people share a particular combination of traits. If you recognise yourself in these:
* You’re grounded and calm under pressure.
* You speak up constructively and respectfully.
* You build lasting professional relationships.
* You set your own standard of quality.
* You need autonomy, not bureaucracy.
About Northrop
We’re employee‑owned with over 500 engineers and consultants across NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. Our projects span aged care, health, education, land development, commercial, industrial and residential sectors.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, let us know — we’ll make it work.
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