Principal Structural Engineer - Design Lead

RecruitR Pty Ltd South Brisbane, QLD

A$180,000 p/a

On-site

Posted 1 day ago

Are you a highly experienced structural engineer ready to reclaim your work-life balance — without stepping away from the technical work you love?

Our client is a long-established, privately owned, multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong and diverse structural pipeline — not limited to buildings alone. With a robust client base and no need for business development, they’re seeking an

experienced Technical Structural Design Lead

to guide and mentor their capable engineering team in a

part‑time, low‑stress role .

Why This Role Exists

The team is strong, talented, and motivated — but has a gap at the Principal/Technical Director level. They’re looking for someone who brings that depth of experience, steady judgement, and technical assurance that only time in the industry provides.

This is not a role to “grow the business”. It’s a role to grow the engineers.

The Opportunity

As the

Technical Structural Design Lead , you’ll step into a role centred around technical excellence, oversight and mentoring — without the heavy hours, admin load, or BD expectations that typically come with senior leadership roles. You’ll be the go‑to senior technical voice in the office, ensuring quality and helping shape the next generation of engineers.

You will:

Provide hands‑on technical guidance and mentorship to mid‑level and senior engineers

Review designs, provide oversight, and uphold quality across a wide range of structural projects

Offer strategic technical input and help solve complex engineering challenges

Take responsibility for selected long‑term projects where your experience adds value

Support delivery without the pressure of chasing work or managing large teams

Play a key role in developing confident, technically sound future leaders

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

15+ years of structural engineering design experience

Broad structural background — ideally including commercial, residential, and other structural asset types

Experience at Principal, Associate Director, or Technical Director level

Demonstrated capability in technical leadership, mentoring and design management

A collaborative communicator who enjoys guiding others

Ideal for someone who:

Wants to reduce workload and stress without stepping away from meaningful engineering

Prefers a stable, supportive environment over corporate pressure

Values technical quality and professional integrity

What’s On Offer

Work Environment

True work‑life balance with

flexible part‑time option

A stable, well‑respected consultancy with a secure and varied client base

A friendly, collaborative culture with minimal hierarchy and no office politics

A technically capable team that will value your guidance

Employment Options

Permanent part‑time or long‑term hourly rate contract — tailored to your ideal schedule

Flexibility to shape the role around your lifestyle

Ready to Step Into a Role That Respects Your Experience — and Your Time?

If you’re ready to leave behind long hours, corporate pressure and business development targets — and return to the heart of why you became an engineer — we’d love to speak with you.

Contact Simone Roberts in strict confidence:

Phone: 0413 586 562

Email: simone@recruitr.com.au

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