Lead Structural Engineer - Projects, Mentorship & Clients

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in South Africa to lead projects from concept to delivery, focusing on concrete and steel structures for industrial buildings.

You will manage budgets and timelines, liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, conduct site visits, and ensure compliance with standards. PrEng registration and a BEng/BSc in Civil are essential.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering required.
• PrEng registration with ECSA required.
• SA residency or valid work permit required.
• 7+ years of structural engineering consulting experience.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and structural steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Prepare and review concrete and steel designs.
• Manage budgets, timelines and technical quality.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering

PrEng (ECSA)

Tools

Prokon

FEA software

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Communicate Finance is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in South Africa to lead projects from concept to delivery, focusing on concrete and steel structures for industrial buildings.

You will manage budgets and timelines, liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, conduct site visits, and ensure compliance with standards. PrEng registration and a BEng/BSc in Civil are essential.