Lead Structural Designer

Fluor; Sandton; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fluor Corporation is seeking a Lead Structural Designer to provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects in Johannesburg. The role emphasizes delivering safe, cost-effective, high-quality engineering solutions and mentoring design teams.

You will lead structural design and drafting activities throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on steel, concrete, and foundations, while coordinating with civil, mechanical, piping, electrical, and construction teams to ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• Requires Diploma or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Extensive experience in structural design within mining, energy, petrochemical, industrial, or infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading structural design teams on large multidisciplinary projects.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate structural design and drafting activities.
• Supervise and mentor structural designers and drafters.
• Develop and review structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation designs.
• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Construction teams.
• Review and manage 3D structural models and design deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Review vendor documentation and support estimating, planning, and scheduling activities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Project coordination

Formation

Diploma or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Outils

Smart 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Navisworks

Hexagon Smart Review

Description du poste

Lead Structural Designer

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Job details

Posted

12 November 2026

Salary

ZAR Negotiable

Start date

12 November 2026

LocationWoodmead

Job type Contract

Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals, Mining & Metals

Reference171072

Job Function Lead Structural Designer

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Structural Designer to provide technical leadership, drive quality design execution, and mentor design teams across multidisciplinary projects. The role is based in Johannesburg .

Job Summary

• The Lead Structural Designer will lead structural design and drafting activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of safe, cost-effective, and high-quality engineering solutions. This position requires strong technical expertise in structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, and industrial facilities, together with proven leadership experience in multidisciplinary project environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate structural design and drafting activities.
• Supervise and mentor structural designers and drafters.
• Develop and review structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation designs.
• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Construction teams.
• Review and manage 3D structural models and design deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Review vendor documentation and support estimating, planning, and scheduling activities.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Structural Drafting, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in structural design within mining, energy, petrochemical, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading structural design teams on large multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, and industrial facilities.
• Experience in EPCM/EPC project environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills

Experience with:

• Smart 3D (S3D).
• AutoCAD.
• MicroStation.
• Navisworks.
• Hexagon Smart® Review.

Strong understanding of:

• Structural steel detailing.
• Reinforced concrete design principles.
• Industrial plant layouts.
• Construction methodologies.
• Applicable engineering codes and standards.

Preferred Experience

• Mining and Minerals Processing Projects
• Brownfield and Greenfield Developments
• Large Industrial Facilities
• Global Project Delivery Environments
• Construction and Site Support Activities

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.