Your Impact
As a Principal Engineer and Market Lead, you will:
- Lead multidisciplinary maritime projects from concept to delivery, with hands-on involvement in design, modelling, and advisory work
- Grow our presence in the Ports, Terminals & Shipyards sector, with 30–40% of your time dedicated to business development and strategic client engagement
- Play a key role in expanding into the Defence maritime market, a growing area of national significance
- Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to thought leadership and internal knowledge sharing
- Represent the company at industry forums and client meetings, building strong relationships and market credibility
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- 10–15+ years’ experience in maritime engineering, with significant Australian consulting experience
- A strong network in Ports & Terminals (essential); experience in the Defence sector (preferred)
- Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or RPEQ qualified (or working toward)
- Proven ability in business development, account leadership, and strategic growth
- A confident communicator with the commercial acumen to lead both people and projects
Why Join?
- Join a globally respected engineering advisory firm with strong capabilities in water and maritime infrastructure
- Access to an industry-leading professional development program, including global secondments and mentoring pathways
- Excellent salary package + profit share + bonus
- Flexible work arrangements and genuine career progression
- Shape and drive the success of high-profile port, terminal, shipyard, and defence projects across Australia
This is your opportunity to step into a market-facing leadership role while remaining deeply connected to the technical work you love! Click "Apply Now" to upload your resume or contact Olivia Wong – Capstone Recruitment at oliviaw@capstonerecruitment.com.au for a confidential discussion.
