Associate Director

Associate Director | Structural (Sydney)
Inspire a better world through influence and design.

Ready to take your impact to the next level as a senior structural engineering leader?
We're looking for an experienced
Associate Director
to join our growing Structural team and drive excellence across major projects nationally. You'll provide technical leadership, mentor our next generation of engineers, and work closely with clients to deliver high-performance, sustainable structures.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape complex city-shaping developments while growing your industry profile, influencing design outcomes, and strengthening ADP's position in the market.

Who We Are
Founded in 2011 in Australia, ADP Consulting is a trusted, sustainability-led engineering consultancy with an international footprint that is renowned for finding the best technical and sustainable solutions to the most complex projects, wherever these may be.

ADP Consulting is committed to inspiring a better world through influence and design, collaborating with industry leaders who are equally as passionate about innovation, design excellence and, importantly, our impact on the planet.

ADP Consulting has now joined forces with Ayesa, one of the world's largest technology and engineering companies, in a move that facilitates new pathways and accelerates our growth.

What is your role?
As Associate Director, you'll take a lead role across a portfolio of high-profile structural engineering projects acting as both Project Leader and Project Director. You'll champion technical excellence, drive team collaboration, and represent ADP in the market.

You'll be involved in the entire project lifecycle, from concept design and peer review to team leadership and client strategy. Your expertise will help shape smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable outcomes for buildings across sectors including mixed-use, health, education, residential, sport, and commercial developments.

A focus of this role will be driving business development. This includes building on your existing network and client relationships to win new work, secure repeat business, and contribute to ADP's strategic growth. You'll support bid development, identify cross-discipline opportunities, and work with directors to expand our presence in the market.

Why Structural Engineers Are Choosing ADP Right Now

• Lead landmark projects across Australia that push the boundaries of sustainable design.
• Collaborate closely with architects and clients to deliver structures that are bold, practical, and future-ready.
• Be supported to grow your technical profile and leadership capabilities in a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and influence.
• Be part of a passionate team with a reputation for unlocking construction efficiencies and driving real environmental impact.

About You
You are a seasoned structural engineering professional with at least 15 years' experience and chartered status (CPEng). You bring strong technical expertise in delivering reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and composite structures across a range of sectors. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are confident leading high-complexity, multidisciplinary projects from design through to delivery.

You'll bring:

• A deep understanding of engineering best practice and industry standards, including relevant BCA and Australian Standards.
• A track record of successful project leadership and team management, with a focus on quality, collaboration, and client satisfaction.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across architects, builders, and developers.
• A passion for mentoring and developing others, and a drive to influence the industry through innovative, sustainable design thinking.

Why ADP Consulting?
Advance at ADP
We offer structured development pathways to foster career growth, beginning with a two-year graduate program and extending to Director-level opportunities. We also support Engineers Australia chartership, provide annual funding for professional memberships and accreditations, and invest in external leadership training ensuring continuous upskilling and professional development.

All welcome at ADP
We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable culture where our team feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute meaningfully. Our initiatives include a whole-of-family approach in our policies, our internal Women @ ADP group, LGBTIQA+ advocacy, and designing for inclusivity.

All well at ADP
Our Flexible Work Policy recognises the unique needs and circumstances of our team and supports tailored flexibility while balancing the organisational and operational requirements of the business. We encourage wellbeing through lifestyle initiatives including pilates, CrossFit and regular social events like Friday lunches. While also providing access to a variety of leave options including Pet Leave, Grandparent Leave, Volunteer Leave and more.