Project Lead – Structural Engineering

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Project Lead – Structural Engineering

Perth, WA | Full-Time | Major Building Projects

An exciting opportunity for a Structural Engineer ready to step into a project leadership role with a highly regarded, design-led engineering consultancy.

Next Executive is partnering with an established and growing structural engineering consultancy with an impressive portfolio of significant residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-rise developments across Australia.

With a strong pipeline of major projects in Perth, our client is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Project Lead – Structural Engineering to take ownership of project delivery and play a key role in managing relationships with clients, builders and consultants.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and seeing projects through from design to construction.

The Opportunity

Working alongside highly experienced structural engineers and technical leaders, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of structural engineering projects across significant building developments.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, builders, architects and project stakeholders.
• Coordinating structural design documentation and multidisciplinary consultant inputs.
• Managing RFIs, site queries and construction-related design issues.
• Attending site meetings, inspections and project coordination workshops.
• Coordinating engineering and drafting resources to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Providing practical, commercially considered solutions throughout the design and construction process.

About You

We are particularly interested in speaking with Structural Engineers who have:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally 5–7+ years' experience in structural engineering, predominantly within the building sector.
• Experience delivering structural packages for commercial, residential or multi-storey developments.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging directly with builders, architects and clients.
• Experience coordinating projects through design, documentation and construction.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.

Experience with high-rise developments, reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete or steel structures will be highly regarded.

Importantly, you don't need to have managed large teams or held a Project Lead title previously.

Our client is looking for someone with the right attitude, technical foundation and ability to take ownership of project outcomes.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on some of Perth's most significant and technically challenging building projects.
• Join a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of work.
• Gain direct exposure to major builders, developers and project stakeholders.
• Work alongside highly experienced technical specialists.
• Enjoy genuine responsibility, autonomy and opportunities for career progression.
• Be part of a collaborative, commercially focused engineering team.

Interested?

If you're a Structural Engineer who enjoys the delivery side of projects and is ready to take the next step in your career, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.