Lead Structural Engineering Consultant

Bebeestructuralengineer; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural engineering firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead engineering operations. The role involves delivering projects on time and on budget, with responsibilities including team leadership and compliance to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Structural Engineering, have ECSA registration, and possess over 10 years of consulting experience. This is a critical role that demands strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering consulting experience.
• Ability to lead technical teams effectively.
• Familiarity with QA and Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering operations and manage design teams.
• Deliver structural projects independently as assigned.
• Manage timelines, contracts, and budgets while liaising with clients.

Skills

Project delivery on time and budget

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Proficiency in BIM software

Education

BSc in Structural Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA

Tools

Robot

Revit

Prokon

Autodesk Auto CAD

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural engineering operations.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Deliver structural projects independently as assigned and lead design teams to ensure technical excellence.

Manage timelines, contracts, and budgets effectively while maintaining client relationships and expectations.

Collaborate across disciplines using analysis tools (Robot, Revit, Prokon) and ensure compliance with QA and Health & Safety standards.

Detailed Job Requirements

The ideal candidate must hold a BSc in Structural Engineering or additional qualifications welcome.

Professional registration with ECSA is required along with at least 10 years of structural engineering consulting experience.

A strong grasp of technical standards and project delivery skills is essential for success in this role.

The ability to lead technical teams proficiently is also required along with proficiency in BIM software such as Autodesk Auto CAD.

Strong communication skills both written verbally are necessary for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams ensuring that stakeholders are well-informed throughout the project lifecycle from inception through completion.