Structural Design Manager, Engineering

Company Description

MAKE IT DIFFERENT

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we're creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing "I made that possible".

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that's easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there's never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia's premier gateway.

Job Description

About the team

The Technical Office within the Planning & Delivery Team consists of specialist engineers who provide expert advice on complex engineering designs across a range of projects and on various engineering assets at Sydney Airport. Acting as internal consultants, they support the business with technical guidance, ensuring projects are designed and delivered to meet operational, regulatory, and industry standards; as well as meet Sydney Airport specific requirements. Their expertise helps drive efficient, practical, and well-engineered solutions that support the airport's ongoing development.

About the role

You will have the chance to work on exciting new design projects as well as the maintenance and upgrade of existing structures, ensuring they meet safety and regulatory requirements.

As the Structural Design Manager, you will bring your expertise in building and civil structures to support various business units at Sydney Airport by:

• Developing comprehensive knowledge of existing assets, including their demand, capacity, and resilience, in collaboration with the Asset Management and Spatial Teams. This includes establishing a Structural Survey protocol for all SYD buildings and structures.
• Creating and maintaining design guidelines, performance briefs, standard details, and scopes of services to ensure consistency across multiple projects.
• Providing valuable asset insights to support planning and business case development.
• Assisting the design management team in ensuring design assurance by contributing to design problem-solving.
• Providing support and input during the construction phase, including troubleshooting, additional inspections, and contributions to the staging plan.
• Providing support to the Airport Operations and Facilities teams
• Facilitating structural integrity assessments and implementing sustainable engineering practices
• Developing strategic business cases, managing budgets, and obtaining senior executive approvals.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Structural Design engineer for a role that blends technical expertise with strategic vision and stakeholder engagement. We are seeking a candidate who is a continuous learner, innovative thinker, and a team player. You should excel in managing diverse stakeholders, have meticulous attention to detail, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years industry experience, particularly in Structural Engineering Design
• Previous experience in developing strategic business cases, managing budgets, and obtaining senior executive approvals
• Exposure to project management and delivery is preferred and exposure to operational environments is advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 collaborative tools and previous experience with CAD software like AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation is advantageous.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport's website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.