Senior / Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Primeserv Denverdraft; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Primeserv Denverdraft is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in Gauteng to lead design activities for processing and petrochemical plant projects. You will oversee lifecycle design, calculations, and documentation, ensuring safe, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires registration as a professional engineer and 10+ years of experience in industrial settings, with strong communication and project coordination skills. On-site work is required with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSc/BE/BTech and professional engineer registration.
• Over 10 years' experience in engineering design and project management for processing/petrochemical plant projects.
• Experience leading civil and structural design across project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design activities across project lifecycle phases.
• Develop safe, cost-effective design solutions aligned with project requirements and standards.
• Prepare, review and interpret technical specifications, reports and calculations.
• Perform structural assessments, failure investigations, and rehabilitation recommendations for existing structures.
• Design static and dynamic structures including foundations for vibration-sensitive facilities.
• Support plant layout development ensuring functional, safe designs.
• Manage construction and commissioning activities with stakeholder, contractor and supplier coordination.
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Contribute to procurement processes, contract administration, budgeting and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

B.Sc. / B.Eng. or B.Tech

Registered professional engineer

Tools

PROKON

Strand7

Job description

Minimum requirements:

• B.Sc. / B.Eng. or B. Tech
• Registered professional engineer
• A proven track record of more than 10 years’ experience in engineering design and project management, within a processing or petrochemical plant projects environment, is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Lead civil and structural engineering design activities across all project lifecycle phases.
• Develop innovative, safe, and cost-effective design solutions aligned with project requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare, review, and interpret technical specifications, reports, calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Perform structural assessments, failure investigations, condition evaluations, and rehabilitation recommendations for existing structures.
• Design static and dynamic structures, including vibration-sensitive facilities and equipment foundations.
• Support plant layout development, ensuring functional, safe, and efficient designs.
• Manage construction and commissioning activities, including stakeholder, contractor, and supplier coordination.
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates for project execution.
• Contribute to procurement processes, contract administration, budgeting, and cost control initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, codes, standards, and quality management systems.
• Utilize engineering software such as PROKON, Strand7, and other relevant CAE and design tools.
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness, technical leadership, innovation, and adaptability across multidisciplinary environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Extensive experience in industrial, mining, processing plant, or heavy engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation design.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Professional registration or eligibility for professional registration will be advantageous.