Associate Structural Director

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia PCR Talent Full time $250,000 - $300,000 per year

Step into Strategic Leadership with Pathway to Director - National Consultancy

  • Highly attractive salary: around $300k + bonus incentives
  • Lead landmark building projects (commercial, residential, health, education, industrial)
  • Close partnership with civil and multidisciplinary teams
  • Rare growth pathway into Directorship

A Nationally recognised engineering consultancy is offering an outstanding opportunity for an experienced
Associate Director - Structures
to join its Melbourne office. With a robust pipeline across high-rise/mid-rise buildings and complex structures, this firm provides the platform for a strategic leader to make a lasting impact.

The Role

As Associate Director (Structural), you'll shape technical direction and business performance. You'll lead high-profile projects, mentor talented structural engineers, and work alongside senior leadership to drive both technical excellence and commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own projects from concept and preliminary schemes through detailed design and delivery
  • Deepen and expand client relationships across private and public sectors
  • Provide technical leadership (peer reviews, design governance, risk) and team mentorship
  • Contribute to strategy, bids, and market growth (frameworks, key accounts)
  • Manage financial performance (fees, resourcing, profitability, QA)
  • Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and drive buildability, safety, and sustainability outcomes.

About You

A senior Structural leader with a proven record delivering building structures and leading teams. You combine strong technical judgment with commercial acumen.

You'll bring:

  • Bachelor's/Master's in
    Structural or Civil Engineering
  • CPEng (or working towards) and EA membership
    ; NER/RPEV valued
  • 10+ years' consultancy experience
    across buildings (commercial, residential, health, education, industrial; transport structures a plus) in Melbourne space
  • Proficiency in analysis/design tools (e.g.,
    ETABS, SpaceGass, Strand7, RAM Concept
    ); Revit coordination familiarity
  • Demonstrated team leadership, client management, and project delivery success
  • Excellent communication skills and a strategic, growth-oriented mindset.

What's on Offer

  • Above-market salary + annual bonus
  • Flexible working to support work life balance
  • Ongoing CPD and a defined pathway to Director
  • Professional and social events (technical lunches, conferences, networking)
  • Flat structure with quick decision-making
  • Supportive culture and comprehensive wellbeing programs.

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