Principal Structural Engineering Manager – SME

Service Stream

. Lead and mentor a national structural engineering team .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeChatswood • AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in structural engineering design, assessment, and certification, particularly within the telecommunications sector. Proven leadership in managing engineering teams, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and NCC requirements, while driving quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Structural Engineering DesignTelecommunications StructuresTeam LeadershipAustralian Standards KnowledgeChartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)

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Hard Skills

Structural AssessmentStructural CertificationEngineering Risk ManagementQuality FrameworksTechnical Governance

Soft Skills

MentoringClient Relationship ManagementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)Professional Engineering Registration

Industry Keywords

NCC RequirementsSafety in Design PrinciplesContinuous ImprovementEngineering ExcellenceTelecommunications Industry Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor a national structural engineering team
Oversee engineering resourcing, workload management and technical capability development
Review, verify and approve structural designs, assessments and certifications
Act as the escalation point for complex engineering and site-related challenges
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and engineering excellence
Maintain compliance with NCC requirements, Australian Standards, telecommunications industry regulations and Safety in Design principles
Manage professional registration, chartership and certification requirements across the team
Support project delivery teams with expert structural advice throughout the project lifecycle
Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders nationally
Champion quality assurance, professional standards and technical governance across the Wireless business

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years' experience in structural engineering design, assessment and certification of telecommunications structures
Extensive experience with towers, rooftop installations, equipment support structures and structural strengthening solutions
Minimum 5 years leading and developing engineering teams
Strong consulting or professional services background
Detailed knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC requirements, structural certification processes and state-based registration obligations
Demonstrated experience managing engineering risk, compliance and quality frameworks
Proven ability to resolve complex technical and project delivery challenges
Degree in Structural Engineering
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
Professional engineering registration recognised within Australian states and territories
Eligibility to certify and sign off structural engineering outcomes where required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to influence the future direction of Wireless Structural Services nationally
Work alongside highly experienced engineering and project delivery professionals
Lead technical innovation and best practice initiatives
Develop and mentor the next generation of structural engineers
Contribute to major telecommunications infrastructure programs across Australia
Inclusive and collaborative environment
Values centered on Safety, Delivery, People and Accountability