Principle Structural Engineering Manager (SME)

Primary Location
NSW - Chatswood
Job Description Summary
We're looking for a seasoned technical leader to drive our Wireless Structural Engineering function nationally. This is an opportunity to shape structural engineering strategy, mentor experienced professionals, and provide expert oversight on some of Australia's most critical telecommunications infrastructure projects.
About the Role
Principal Structural Engineering Manager (SME)
Telecommunications | Wireless | National Leadership Opportunity
Are you a Chartered Structural Engineer with deep telecommunications infrastructure experience and a passion for leading high-performing engineering teams?
At Service Stream, we're looking for a seasoned technical leader to drive our Wireless Structural Engineering function nationally. This is an opportunity to shape structural engineering strategy, mentor experienced professionals, and provide expert oversight on some of Australia's most critical telecommunications infrastructure projects.
About the Role
As the Principal Structural Engineering Manager (SME), you'll lead a team of structural engineers responsible for the design, assessment and certification of telecommunications infrastructure, including towers, monopoles, rooftop installations and associated support structures. You'll be the technical authority for complex engineering matters while ensuring exceptional service delivery, quality assurance, safety in design and regulatory compliance.
This role is ideal for someone who is equally comfortable reviewing a complex existing building structures and tower structures strengthening assessment, signing structural certifications, mentoring engineers, and engaging directly with clients and stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and mentor a national structural engineering team
Oversee engineering resourcing, workload management and technical capability development
Review, verify and approve structural designs, assessments and certifications
Act as the escalation point for complex engineering and site-related challenges
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and engineering excellence
Maintain compliance with NCC requirements, Australian Standards, telecommunications industry regulations and Safety in Design principles
Manage professional registration, chartership and certification requirements across the team
Support project delivery teams with expert structural advice throughout the project lifecycle
Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders nationally
Champion quality assurance, professional standards and technical governance across the Wireless business
What We're Looking For
You'll be recognised within the industry as a trusted structural engineering professional and leader who understands the unique demands of telecommunications infrastructure.
Essential experience:
15+ years' experience in structural engineering design, assessment and certification of telecommunications structures
Extensive experience with towers, rooftop installations, equipment support structures and structural strengthening solutions
Minimum 5 years leading and developing engineering teams
Strong consulting or professional services background
Detailed knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC requirements, structural certification processes and state-based registration obligations
Demonstrated experience managing engineering risk, compliance and quality frameworks
Proven ability to resolve complex technical and project delivery challenges
Qualifications:
Degree in Structural Engineering
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
Professional engineering registration recognised within Australian states and territories
Eligibility to certify and sign off structural engineering outcomes where required
Why Join Service Stream?
At Service Stream, you'll join a business that plays a critical role in connecting Australian communities through leading telecommunications infrastructure solutions.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Influence the future direction of Wireless Structural Services nationally
Work alongside highly experienced engineering and project delivery professionals
Lead technical innovation and best practice initiatives
Develop and mentor the next generation of structural engineers
Contribute to major telecommunications infrastructure programs across Australia
Our values are built around Safety, Delivery, People and Accountability, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment where our people can thrive.
If you're an experienced telecommunications structural engineering leader ready to make a national impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Department
Engineering
How to Apply
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.