Intermediate Structural Engineer - Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client, an established engineering company in Secunda, seeks a Structural Engineer with 4–6 years of experience to work on industrial and mining projects. The role blends design with site involvement and offers professional growth through active project delivery.

The candidate will perform design calculations, develop structural solutions, coordinate with disciplines, and participate in site inspections to ensure high-quality engineering deliverables.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proactive approach to technical problem-solving.
• Willingness to spend time on project sites and travel when necessary.
• Interest in pursuing professional registration.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural engineering solutions for assigned projects.
• Complete design calculations and supporting technical documentation.
• Assist with engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues arising during construction.
• Participate in site inspections and project-related assessments.
• Coordinate structural requirements with other engineering disciplines.
• Communicate with project stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are understood.
• Maintain a high standard of engineering quality across all deliverables.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design

Communication

Education

BEng/BSc Honours in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, an established engineering company is seeking a technically capable Structural Engineer for its Secunda operation. The role will suit a driven engineer who wants to broaden their experience through involvement in industrial and mining-related projects, while gaining valuable exposure to projects beyond the traditional design office.

The position combines engineering design with practical project involvement and provides a platform for continued professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop structural engineering solutions for assigned projects.
• Complete design calculations and supporting technical documentation.
• Assist with engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues arising during construction.
• Participate in site inspections and project-related assessments.
• Coordinate structural requirements with other engineering disciplines.
• Communicate with project stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are understood.
• Maintain a high standard of engineering quality across all deliverables.

Requirements:

• NQF Level 8 qualification such as a BEng/BSc Honours in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 4–6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Previous involvement in structural engineering projects.
• Competence in structural analysis and design.
• A proactive approach to technical problem-solving.
• Willingness to spend time on project sites and travel when necessary.
• An interest in pursuing professional registration.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.