Lead Structural Engineer - Consulting Industry

Hire Resolve; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced Lead Structural Engineer to join their team in Durban, South Africa. The role involves overseeing structural engineering tasks related to concrete and steel structures and providing support and leadership to the team. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, be a registered Professional Engineer, and possess a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. This position emphasizes project management and mentorship of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Detailed understanding of consulting, engineering services, EPCM and EPC contracts.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee structural engineering tasks involving concrete and steel.
• Develop and maintain structural engineering tools and software.
• Manage projects and financial aspects of divisional structural projects.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.
• Facilitate growth and professional development of junior staff.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Mentorship

Technical skills: MS Office, CAD, 3D modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related qualification

Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA

Tools

CAD

MS Office

3D modelling

Job description

Job overview

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly experienced Lead Structural Engineer to join our client’s team in Durban. The Lead Structural Engineer is accountable for overseeing the structural engineering tasks involving concrete and steel structures in multi-level buildings, industrial plants, and water retaining structures. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide guidance, support, supervision, and leadership to the structural team situated in the Durban office.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, enhancing, and overseeing the structural engineering tools, calculations, or software used in the Company’s structural engineering activities.
• Crafting, in collaboration with the Divisional Manager, a marketing and growth strategy for the division that aligns with the overall regional budgets and strategic growth targets.
• Managing projects by coordinating and optimizing the utilization of divisional resources to meet profit targets, as well as overseeing all financial aspects of divisional structural projects, including invoicing, forecasting, and debtor control.
• Ensuring that all structural projects within the Division comply with the Quality Management System.
• Facilitating the growth and professional development of junior staff through mentorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc/BEng) in Civil/Structural Engineering or related qualification.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the field of structural engineering specifically in structural concrete, steelwork designs, industrial plants and water structures
• Possess a detailed understanding of engineering activities required for consulting, engineering services, EPCM and EPC contracts.
• Understanding of other engineering disciplines including process, civil, structural, instrumentation and electrical
• Experience with compilation and submission of tenders and proposals for procurement
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Technical skills: MS Office, CAD, 3D modelling

Lead Structural Engineer Consulting Industry • Durban, South Africa