Discipline Lead - Structures
Discipline Lead - Structures * Sydney CBD * Permanent Role * Work on a leading rail project
Robert Walters is currently partnering with a leading rail owner that is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to provide specialist advice and provide leadership to a small team of engineers.
Key responsibilities:
- Leadership of the structural engineering team
- Governance of the discipline section of the scope and performance requirements
- Support the contractors and designer teams to achieve the objectives for aspects of the works package
- Advise project teams on technical design and construction risks that may arise over the duration of the project, with views defining and resolving the issues
- Prepare and/or input to service briefs for work by external contractors or consultants
- Interface with engineers on technical matters
- Provide advice on technical engineering matters to help administer contracts
- Facilitate the change management process for technical related changes.
- Technical leadership to external Consultants and contractors’ engineers
About you:
- Extensive experience (10+ years) as a Structural Engineer
- Tertiary qualification in technical discipline (eg. civil/structural engineering degree)
- Certification; CPEng
- Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of rail infrastructure (eg. railway bridges, road overbridges, culverts and retaining walls)
- Excellent communication & engagement skills
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "apply" or contact Stuart Jeltsema on 0431 103 255 or stuart.jeltsema@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Mining, Engineering & Operations
Focus: Engineering - Structural
Industry: Engineering
Salary: AUD195,000 - AUD245,000 per annum + incl super
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Sydney CBD
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 82MT6X-ED57AE05
Date posted: 7 January 2026
Consultant: Stuart Jeltsema
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