Lead Civil & Structural Engineer for Petrochemical Projects

Primeserv Denverdraft; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Primeserv Denverdraft is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in Gauteng to lead design activities for processing and petrochemical plant projects. You will oversee lifecycle design, calculations, and documentation, ensuring safe, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires registration as a professional engineer and 10+ years of experience in industrial settings, with strong communication and project coordination skills. On-site work is required with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSc/BE/BTech and professional engineer registration.
• Over 10 years' experience in engineering design and project management for processing/petrochemical plant projects.
• Experience leading civil and structural design across project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design activities across project lifecycle phases.
• Develop safe, cost-effective design solutions aligned with project requirements and standards.
• Prepare, review and interpret technical specifications, reports and calculations.
• Perform structural assessments, failure investigations, and rehabilitation recommendations for existing structures.
• Design static and dynamic structures including foundations for vibration-sensitive facilities.
• Support plant layout development ensuring functional, safe designs.
• Manage construction and commissioning activities with stakeholder, contractor and supplier coordination.
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Contribute to procurement processes, contract administration, budgeting and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

B.Sc. / B.Eng. or B.Tech

Registered professional engineer

Tools

PROKON

Strand7

Job description

Primeserv Denverdraft is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in Gauteng to lead design activities for processing and petrochemical plant projects. You will oversee lifecycle design, calculations, and documentation, ensuring safe, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires registration as a professional engineer and 10+ years of experience in industrial settings, with strong communication and project coordination skills. On-site work is required with multidisciplinary teams.