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Lead Structural Engineer

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Cape Town

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ZAR 300 000 - 400 000

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Job summary

A leading job portal is seeking an experienced engineering leader to oversee high-impact structural projects in Cape Town. The role involves guiding a dynamic team through complex design processes, ensuring compliance with international standards, and delivering excellence on major infrastructure initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a BEng in Civil Engineering and a strong leadership background with 8-10 years in structural engineering. Competitive annual salary offered.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8–10 years of proven success in structural engineering.
  • Deep knowledge of international standards: ACI, AISC, ASCE.
  • Confident team leader with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a dynamic structural engineering team through full project lifecycles.
  • Deliver innovative, code-compliant designs for major infrastructure projects.
  • Provide expert technical guidance to clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Structural engineering
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication
Project management

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering (Structural)
Master's in Engineering
PR Eng or PR Tech registration

Tools

ETABS
SAFE
SAP
Job description

Are you ready to lead High-Impact Structural Projects Across the Middle East? An exceptional opportunity to lead complex, high-value structural engineering projects across the Middle East. This role involves overseeing challenging design work, managing a high-performing team, and driving innovation to shape the future of structural engineering on a global scale. Ideal for an engineering leader seeking to deliver excellence and make a tangible impact on landmark infrastructure projects.

Position Information
  • Lead a dynamic structural engineering team through full project lifecycles.
  • Deliver innovative, code‑compliant designs for major infrastructure and building projects.
  • Oversee structural analysis, modelling, and coordination using ETABS, SAFE, SAP.
  • Identify and mitigate design risks early in the process.
  • Provide expert technical guidance to clients and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ensure delivery excellence through rigorous quality standards.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth across the team.
  • Engage in site‑based problem‑solving as needed to keep projects on track.
Skills & Experience
  • Minimum 8–10 years of proven success in structural engineering.
  • Deep knowledge of international standards: ACI, AISC, ASCE.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a sharp eye for detail.
  • Experienced in delivering large‑scale, complex structures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for reports, presentations, and client interactions.
  • Confident team leader with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
Qualifications
  • BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering (Structural).
  • Master's in Engineering (preferred).
  • PR Eng or PR Tech registration (highly advantageous).
Location & Salary
  • Location: Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Salary: Annually.

Contact: MALIEKA DAWOOD, quoting the Ref: CTE. #J- #J-*****-Ljbffr

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