Principal Structural Engineer

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa.

To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Job Description

Key Role & Responsibilities:

Able to work independently in the Structural Engineering field.

1. Plans, organizes and controls complex projects, and makes recommendations on alternate solutions to engineering problems.
2. Able to prepare and present technical reports.
3. Demonstrates extensive competency and experience of providing support in delivery of a range of projects of varying scale (Leadership Exposure – People / Project / Client / Technical leader).
4. Design and manage structural engineering projects in a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering environment.
5. Responsible for analysis / review of reinforced concrete and steel structures.
6. Delivery of projects following a modern BIM workflow; operate Revit models and cloud base platforms.
7. Demonstrate a good understanding of structural element estimates, practical construction methods and economic considerations.
8. Able to prepare paperless structural schemes.
9. Responsible for leading small design teams.
10. Produce quality work that conforms to WSP ISO quality standards.
11. Monitor and manage the design teams to meet deadlines.
12. Client and project team liaison.
13. Manage multiple projects including project finance and resources.
14. Assist in team management with the senior leadership team.

Health and Safety:

Role model for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you. Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm. Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained.

Qualifications

Bsc Eng / BEng / BSc (Hons) in Structural Engineering.

MEng / MSc of advantageous.

7 or more years' experience mainly in structural engineering.

Registered as PrEng with ECSA.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

1. Proven record of delivering in a deadline-oriented environment.
2. Excellent people skills – clients and staff.
3. Self-driven personality (focused, systematic and controlled).
4. Working knowledge of standard office software (e.g. MS Office Suite) essential.
5. Proficiency in BIM software packages (e.g. Revit, CAD).
6. Proficiency in Prokon design software is essential.
7. Proficiency in Finite Element design software is necessary and of advantage (SAFE, ETABS, Robot or similar).
8. Proficiency in visual programming environment and parametric design (e.g. Rhino & Grasshopper) of advantage.
9. Ability to interact with the office team and construction team.
10. Valid ID / Driver's License.
11. Take pride and ownership of one's work.
12. Client focused (Client retention / development).
13. Able / Willing to travel.

Additional Information

What's in it for you? WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves.

So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP.

We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity / paternity.

We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.