Senior Professional Engineer (Multidisciplinary Projects) - Johannesburg

Curiska; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer for complex multidisciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Engineering, at least 10 years of professional experience, and excellent abilities in technical reporting and project management. Responsibilities include leading project designs, quality assurance, and managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring project delivery success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience, with 2-3 years post-registration.
• Ability to lead detailed designs for complex projects.
• Experience in building stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual and detailed design for complex projects.
• Assist with departmental budgeting and resource management.
• Draft high-quality technical reports and present to clients.
• Identify new work prospects and manage sub-consultants.
• Ensure quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Technical reporting

Project financial knowledge

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree

Professional Registration with an engineering council

Job description

Hiring: Senior Professional Engineer (Multidisciplinary Projects) - Johannesburg

Purpose

We're seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to provide high-level services on complex, multidisciplinary projects. You'll be instrumental in supporting management and consultants to ensure the successful delivery of these projects.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Engineering degree or higher from an accredited university.
• Professional Registration: Mandatory Professional Registration with a relevant engineering council.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with at least 2-3 years post-registration.
• Technical Acumen: Proven ability to write effective technical reports and a strong grasp of project financial knowledge (budgeting, forecasting, invoicing).
• Professionalism: You'll present yourself professionally and communicate courteously to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Collaboration: A cooperative and flexible work style, thriving in a team environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Design Leadership: Lead conceptual and detailed design for complex projects, providing efficient structural engineering solutions. This includes strong emphasis on detailed design, leveraging the latest software, and validating results with first-principle calculations.
• Project Management & Support: Assist with departmental budgeting and resourcing. You'll also take responsibility for checking the work of others, assign tasks, and supervise engineers / technicians in compliance checks and inspections.
• Technical Authority: Develop and maintain high design quality, draft high-quality technical reports, and provide insightful technical solutions. You'll also present technical work and service offerings to clients and at conferences.
• Client & Business Engagement: Identify new work prospects, draft bid responses, and manage sub-consultants. You'll also communicate directly with clients on project matters and develop a strong understanding of project commercial aspects and functional unit technologies.
• Quality & Efficiency: Ensure quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle and efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously.