Principal Maritime Engineer — Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

Capstone is proudly partnered with a global independent advisory firm to search for a Market Lead for their Water & Maritime division. This is a career-defining opportunity for a seasoned maritime engineer ready to evolve their technical expertise into a compelling business strategy . If you're a maritime engineer with the vision to lead and grow a national team within a globally respected organisation, read on! 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 [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Applications close Sunday, 13 July 2025
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