Professional Structural Engineer

Lukhozi Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist in East London. You will manage various engineering projects from inception to completion, requiring a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and ECSA registration. The ideal candidate has a strong client focus and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers market-related salary along with benefits like group life insurance and medical aid.

Benefits

Market related salary

Group Life Insurance

Provident Fund

Medical Aid Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ verifiable post-registration experience.
• Experience in managing design teams.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Planning, design and contract administration of engineering projects.
• Preparation of tender documents and reports.
• Day-to-day contract administration and management.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Client focus

Technical programming

Design calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registration with ECSA

Tools

Master Series

Prokon

Revit

Job description

Lukhozi Consulting Engineers is recruiting a Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist for its office in East London.

The salary will be market related and dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Applicants must submit their CV’s with adequate information that shows their experience relating to the specific Responsibilities, Qualifications and Experience listed below.

• Planning, design and contract administration of engineering and building projects from inception to completion.
  
• Prepare engineering calculations.
  
• Prepare project and technical specifications.
  
• Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates.
  
• Assist with managing and quality checking deliverables.
  
• Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior and intermediate engineers and play an active role in the continuing professional development of unregistered technical staff.
  
• Preparation of tender documents.
  
• Preparation of reports (Project Inception, Concept and Viability, Design, tender evaluation, progress, financial, close-out, etc).
  
• Day-to day contract administration and management of the structural works of building and engineering projects.
  
• Handling of technical queries and resolutions and leading Site and Technical Meetings on site, including the taking of minutes.
  
• Communicate frequently with all professionals and clients.
  
• Handling of technical queries and dispute resolutions in conjunction with others.
  
• Assist with project safety and environmental matters during construction.
  
• General office and project related admin.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis on structural engineering.
  
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
  
• At least 3 years’ verifiable post-registration experience in the planning, design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from inception to completion.
  
• A strong background in the design of bulk water, water treatment works, stormwater management and water retaining structures will be advantageous.
  
• Experience with managing design teams, to complete tasks and produce high quality deliverables such as design calculations, drawings, schedules, and reports on time and within budget.
  
• Proficient in the use of Master Series or Prokon, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Office Project.
  
• Experience in the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, in particular ACC Docs and ACC Build and Revit, will be advantageous.
  
• Must have a strong client focus.
  
• Must be an effective communicator (personal, phone, writing, email; etc);
  
• Own Vehicle
  
• Valid Driver’s License
  
  
  
  

Benefits

Market related salary
Group Life Insurance
Provident Fund
Medical Aid Scheme