Senior/Associate Structural Engineer

An established and highly regarded structural engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join its growing Melbourne team in a senior-level position with genuine long-term career progression.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being more than just a technical designer. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing projects, building client relationships, contributing to business development, and helping shape the future direction of the business.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will become a trusted advisor to clients while leading the delivery of complex building structures projects across Victoria.

About the Role

You will take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, acting as the key point of contact for clients, consultants, and project stakeholders. The role will involve:

• Leading the delivery of structural design projects across multiple sectors.
• Managing client relationships and maintaining a high level of service.
• Preparing fee proposals and assisting with project scoping and commercial management.
• Coordinating project teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities.
• Working closely with directors to support the continued growth of the business.
• Contributing to strategic decisions and helping drive the next stage of the company's expansion.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Approximately 5-10 years of structural engineering experience within a consulting environment.
• Strong experience delivering concrete building structures projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in mid-rise and high-rise developments.
• Experience with post-tensioned slab design.
• Proven ability to manage projects and maintain strong client relationships.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project profitability.
• Experience preparing fee proposals and contributing to winning work.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach and a genuine desire to contribute to business growth.
• Degree qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering.

What's on Offer

• A senior position with significant autonomy and influence.
• Direct exposure to business leadership and decision-making.
• Genuine career progression with no artificial ceiling on advancement.
• The opportunity to help shape and grow a successful consultancy.
• A diverse portfolio of high-profile building projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and capability.

This opportunity would suit a commercially minded Senior Structural Engineer or Associate who enjoys client interaction, project leadership, and helping grow a business while continuing to deliver exceptional engineering outcomes.

For more information, please call Adam Brown on 0421 200 469 and email a resume to a.brown@aspectpersonnel.com.au