Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist

Talent Scout Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in East London is looking for a Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist to manage engineering and building project planning and administration. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, be registered with ECSA, and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a market-related salary and benefits including insurance and medical aid.

Benefits

Market related salary

Group Life Insurance

Provident Fund

Medical Aid Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ post-registration experience in engineering projects.
• Experience in bulk water and water treatment design.
• Strong background in managing design teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer engineering building projects.
• Communicate frequently with clients and professionals.
• Manage contract administration of structural works.

Skills

Communication skills

Client focus

Project management

Technical query handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Technologist

Tools

Master Series or Prokon

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

BIM Software

Job description

About Us

Our client is a medium sized national consulting engineering firm specializing in civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services, project management and environmental consulting.

They have offices in Cape Town, George, PE, East London, Queenstown, Durban and Johannesburg.

Candidate can choose between East London / Port Elizabeth / George or Cape Town office.

Job Description

They currently have an opportunity for a Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist.

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 and Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

• Market related salary
• Group Life Insurance
• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid Scheme