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Senior Structural Engineer - Timber

  • Structural Engineering
  • Sydney
  • Permanent / Full Time
The Opportunity
  • Work on landmark projects that set global benchmarks and carbon reduction.
  • Work with leaders in the industry, passionate about Timber Design.
  • Our client offers flexible working options, flexible start/finish times, and a team culture that genuinely values a healthy work life balance.
  • Benefit from structured training & leadership programs
  • Competitive salary, bonus, extensive employee benefits package.
The Role

As a Senior Timber Engineer you will be a key member of a leading Sydney Timber team. You will lead the design and delivery of diverse projects using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), Glulam (GLT), and innovative timber-hybrid systems.

This role is perfect for an ambitious engineer looking for autonomy, the opportunity to work with other passionate timber specialists and with a consultancy offering a clear pathway towards Associate and beyond.

Key Responsibilities include
  • Lead structural design and analysis of mass timber buildings from concept through construction.
  • Working closely with the Team Director you will manage your own projects end-to-end, including fee proposals, technical documentation, to  Australian Standards.
  • Act as a key technical resource, collaborating closely with architects, developers, and builders to provide specialist advice on timber design solutions
  • Provide guidance and technical review for junior and intermediate engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Develop in-house design procedures and sustainable strategies to maintain our clients position as leaders in the industry
About you

To be considered you will have a passion for sustainable design and a proven track record in complex timber structures and:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Chartered or working to achieve this imminently.
  • Minimum of 5–10 years in structural engineering, with notable experience and a passion for mass timber design and delivery.
  • Proficiency in ETABSSpace GassRAMRAPT, or specialized timber tools like CLT Toolbox.
  • Exceptional written and verbal skills, with the ability to represent the firm in high-level client meetings.
Apply Now or call Anna Roberts at Cookson & Roberts for a confidential chat and more details about this and other opportunities we are working on.
  
0468546555
Anna@cooksonandroberts.com.au
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