Senior Civil Engineering Technologist

C3 Resource Investments (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Job summary

C3 Resource Investments (Pty) Ltd is seeking a senior structural engineer to lead major packages, directing feasibility, concept design and performance-based design initiatives with full technical responsibility. You will prepare structural drawings, specifications and technical reports for permitting, tenders and construction, while ensuring compliance with local and international codes and standards.

The role also covers project management and site oversight, mentoring staff and leading

Qualifications

• Certificate / Diploma in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• ECSA professional registration is required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex feasibility studies and design initiatives with technical responsibility for major packages.
• Prepare drawings, specifications and reports for permitting, tendering and construction.
• Perform structural analysis using hand methods or FE tools to meet standards.
• Provide design alternatives addressing durability, lifecycle cost and sustainability.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure integrated engineering designs.
• Sign off on design deliverables within senior delegation limits; review critical details.
• Manage multiple projects; oversee risk, financials and client communications.
• Lead site teams during construction and participate in dispute resolution.

Tools

Prokon Analysis Software

Robot Structural Analysis

Idea Statica

Autocad 2D

Tekla Structures

Autodesk Revit

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead complex and high-value feasibility studies, concept designs and performance-based design initiatives; take overall technical responsibility for major project packages.
• Prepare clear, accurate structural drawings, specifications and technical reports suitable for permitting, tendering and construction.
• Perform structural analysis and design using appropriate methods (hand calculations, finite-element analysis, frame modelling) and ensure designs meet local and international codes and standards.
• Provide design alternatives and optimisation, addressing durability, constructability, lifecycle cost and sustainability where applicable.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders to ensure integrated engineering designs.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex engineering issues.
• Provide final technical sign-off on design deliverables within the senior delegation limits; review and approve high-risk calculations and critical interface details.

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects or large, multi-discipline projects concurrently; act as Project Engineer or Technical Lead on major contracts.
• Oversee project financials, risk registers and client escalations; be accountable for project profitability and technical deliverable acceptance.
• Coordinate external specialist consultants and third-party reviewers at senior level.

Construction Oversight

• Lead site technical teams during critical construction phases, complex installations or dispute resolution.
• Provide senior representation at client/contractor technical meetings, lead dispute resolution and claims assessments related to structural matters.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• Promote correct use of company quality systems and provide input for continuous improvement.
• Establish and enforce QA/QC processes for the structural group; lead independent technical checks and root-cause reviews for significant design non-conformances.
• Lead statutory liaison for complex approvals and act as named responsible engineer for regulatory submissions where required.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies and regulations related to civil and structural engineering.
• Keep abreast of advances in materials, construction techniques, codes, software and sustainable design practices; propose relevant adoption.
• Sponsor and prioritise departmental improvement projects (tools, standards, training); champion adoption of new technologies (BIM, parametric design, automated checking).
• Lead post-project reviews and embed lessons learned into standards and templates.

Mentoring

• Provide on-the-job mentoring and formal training to junior and mid-level engineers, design leads, high-potential staff and senior draughtsmen.
• Design and deliver structured training programs.

Sales and marketing

• Lead technical input on major bids and pursuit strategies; prepare and present to clients and executive stakeholders.
• Develop strategic client relationships, secure repeat business, and support pricing and commercial strategy for structural services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Certificate / Dilpoma in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline required. (Degree not required)
• Valid driver’s license.
• ECSA Professional registration required.

Experience

• Eight (8) years + of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Excellent knowledge of engineering principles, practices and codes.
• Proven track record leading complex structural projects, multi-discipline teams and major client engagements.

Proficiency in the following software:

• Prokon Analysis Software.
• Autodesk: Robot Structural Analysis
• Idea Statica: Structural Steel Connections.
• Autocad: 2D drawing software.
• Tekla Structures: 3D modelling and fabrication drawings.
• Autodesk Revit.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent contract, subject to a probation period.