• Competitive salary package
• Industry Leading Paid Parental Leave scheme
• Five weeks annual leave after 5 years of service

Build your future with ADG


ADG is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex work across civil and infrastructure, structures and construction services. You will join collaborative teams that take on projects shaping transport, defence, power and renewables, water and the built environment across Australia.

As part of AtkinsRéalis, ADG combines local delivery strength with global expertise, proven methodologies and advanced digital capability. That means better support, stronger technical pathways and more varied opportunities, without losing the close‑knit feel that makes ADG a great place to do your best work.

Solve Complex Structural Challenges on Australia’s Largest Projects

Our Structures team works on some of Australia’s largest and most dynamic projects, where innovative design decisions directly shape how things are built. You will influence outcomes from early concept through to delivery, working closely with architects, builders and clients. Known for innovation and supported by AtkinsRéalis’ global systems, tools and specialist teams, you can stay focused on complex engineering, problem‑solving and delivery rather than administration. If you want technically challenging work, ownership of your designs and the satisfaction of seeing them built, this role delivers.

About the Role

Our Sydney office is currently seeking to appoint an Associate Director with significant engineering design experience, strong communication skills and the desire to lead and mentor developing engineers within the group. This is a pivotal role with the Sydney Structures team to manage projects and future work pipeline, interface with key clients, conduct business development activities and to develop and mentor a team.

Our Sydney office is embedded in one of Australia’s most complex and demanding markets. The team works on large‑scale, high‑profile projects across infrastructure, buildings and construction services. You will benefit from exposure to technically challenging work, strong collaboration across disciplines and the energy of a major project delivery hub.

We are looking for someone with …

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Chartered member (CPEng) of Institute of Engineers Australia
• Ideally 15+ years demonstrated experience in structural engineering
• Strong understanding of Australian design codes and standards
• Demonstrated experience at a senior level of project design and commercial outcomes for projects
• Experience in writing tenders and proposals, leading projects and communicating with clients
• An innovative and out of the box attitude to solutions and designs
• Ability to critically assess and review designs by others
• Ability to develop their own team and client base
• Ability to win work with support from the Structures Team
  
  
  

What's in it for you?

ADG values your professional development and will offer you exposure across all facets of design and project delivery to expand your skillset. We are committed to attracting, retaining and working together to develop our talent. We reward our staff and at every level, we work together to deliver the highest standards in engineering and services delivery alike.

In return for your dedication to this role, you will be rewarded with

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible work environment
• Active social calendar
• Birthday Leave after 12 months of service
• Paid Parental Leave scheme
• Five weeks annual leave after 5 years of service
• Employee assistance program
• ADG promotes an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace
  
  
  

If you want to be part of our team, please contact us via the 'apply online' button below and include your resume and a cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role.


Currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.