Lead Structural Engineer & Team Mentor

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Centurion, South Africa, seeks an Associate Engineer - Structures. You will lead a multi-disciplinary structures team, perform hands-on design, and provide technical reviews across mid-to-large projects. Expect mentorship duties, BIM coordination, and active client engagement within a flexible hybrid work model.

You will manage design outputs, supervise project delivery, and contribute to business development while maintaining high technical standards in a global practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural), preferably M.Eng or MSc.Eng.
• At least 12 years' experience post obtaining qualification.
• Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr.Eng for at least 6 years.
• Ability to develop key and trusted client relationships that can lead to new business.
• Excellent presentation and sales skills with proven ability to influence and persuade, particularly in relation to closing major project deals
• Experienced and solid network in the built environment
• Demonstrated collaborative skills, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team of junior, mid-level and senior Structures staff and provide mentorship and direction.
• Coordinate and resource structural teams to deliver within scope, budget and schedule.
• Conduct Design and Drawing reviews, ensure BIM-enabled deliverables from Detail Design to Drawings.
• Interface with clients on schedules, meetings and issues; manage client expectations.
• Provide hands-on design and lead technical input on mid-to-large size projects.
• Support digital transformation and ensure quality reviews and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering (Structural) degree

M.Eng or MSc.Eng

Tools

Revit

Tekla Structural Designer

Autodesk BIM tools

Job description

AECOM in Centurion, South Africa, seeks an Associate Engineer - Structures. You will lead a multi-disciplinary structures team, perform hands-on design, and provide technical reviews across mid-to-large projects. Expect mentorship duties, BIM coordination, and active client engagement within a flexible hybrid work model.

You will manage design outputs, supervise project delivery, and contribute to business development while maintaining high technical standards in a global practice.