Associate Temporary Works Engineer

Senior / Associate / Associate Director – Temporary Works Engineer | Major NSW Transport Infrastructure

ON OFFER:

💸 $160k - $200k + Super (Package structured to match your expertise & delivery capability)

🚀 Defined Career Progression | Ideal whether you are a Senior Engineer stepping up to Associate , or an Associate looking for a fast-track pathway to Associate Director

🚀 Pure Technical Leadership | Run projects and lead delivery with zero BD or sales pressure

🌍 Iconic Sydney Portfolio | High-impact Tier-1 civil infrastructure, rail, metro & tunnels

💻 Elite Technical Culture | National consultancy backing with the agility of a focused, expert team

🔥 Massive Growth Horizon | Expanding footprint into billion-dollar renewables/defence sectors

💼 Forward Momentum | Defined pathway to Senior Associate & Partner leadership roles

THE OPPORTUNITY

You’ve done the Tier 1/Tier 2 contractor or consultancy years. You know how complex construction actually works on site, not just on paper.

Whether you are a seasoned Senior Engineer ready for your next title step , an established Associate , or an Associate Director looking to focus purely on high-caliber technical delivery (without BD pressures), this role offers real influence.

We are looking for an ambitious, hands-on engineer to take full technical ownership of project delivery across major Sydney infrastructure. You’ll be the technical anchor for the team: running projects end-to-end, serving as the CPEng sign-off authority for complex designs, and leading a high-performing group of engineers.

PROJECTS IN MOTION & ON THE HORIZON:

🛤️ Sydney Metro & Major Rail Lines

✈️ Western Sydney Airport Infrastructure

🚇 Complex Tunnelling & Underground Structures

⚡ Upcoming Footprint: Multi-billion-dollar Renewables & Defence projects

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Project Delivery & Sign-Off: Lead complex temporary works designs from concept to completion, serving as the CPEng sign-off authority.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, train, and mentor a small, dedicated team of engineers—building their technical capability and delivery standards.
• Commercial Management: Hands-on oversight of project P&Ls for mid-tier packages, fee proposals, invoicing, and resource scheduling.
• Client Engagement: Work directly with Tier-1 contractors, project directors, and site teams on complex buildability and construction methodology challenges.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering + CENG / CPEng / NER (Essential for project certification).
• Experience: Open to strong Senior, Associate, or Associate Director candidates with 8+ years of structural/temporary works design experience within an Australian consultancy or contractor background.
• Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in complex temporary works - jumpforms, crane bases/grillages, deep excavation/retention, falsework, heavy rigging, and construction staging.
• Delivery Mindset: Proven ability to run projects autonomously, manage small project finances, and keep delivery on schedule.
• Communication: Exceptional client-facing skills, leadership presence, and a collaborative team-first approach.
• Eligibility: Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship required.

(Note: Applicants without prior Australian Temporary Works consultancy or contracting experience will not be considered.)

📩 CURIOUS TO KNOW MORE?

If you're wondering what this role or the broader market looks like for your level, let’s talk.

Reach out for a quick, confidential chat: no pressure, just a straight-up conversation about where this role (or others on my radar) could take your career.

Siobhan Barrett

[email protected]

0414 622 689