Senior Professional Structural Engineer

Tumaini Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumaini Consulting in Cape Town seeks a Senior Professional Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership, oversee project execution and mentor the structural team.

You will direct projects from feasibility to completion, review calculations and reports, manage deliverables and budgets, and coordinate across teams to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires registration with ECSA, a Civil Engineering degree, and a track record of leading engineers on challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
• At least 10 years of verifiable post-registration experience in structural engineering.
• Proven ability to manage engineering teams and deliver quality work within budgets and timeframes.
• Experience using MasterSeries or Prokon, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication and client relationship skills.
• A proactive approach to project ownership, quality management and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Direct structural engineering projects from inception and feasibility through detailed design, tendering, construction and completion.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, technical specifications, tender documentation and engineering reports.
• Manage and quality-assure design deliverables, including drawings, schedules and reports.
• Lead project teams of engineers, designers and draughtspersons, ensuring effective resource allocation and timely delivery.
• Assess existing structures and prepare condition assessment reports.
• Administer structural contracts and monitor construction activities.
• Lead site and technical meetings, manage technical queries and coordinate the resolution of engineering issues and disputes.
• Contribute to project budgeting, operating and capital cost estimates, progress reporting and financial administration.
• Mentor candidate engineers and technologists and contribute to the professional development of technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Communication

Independent decision-making

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

ECSA Professional Engineer / Technologist

Tools

MasterSeries

Prokon

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Take the next step in your career by applying for this senior-level opportunity!

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Professional Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership, oversee project execution and support the ongoing development of a structural engineering team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
• At least 10 years of verifiable post-registration experience in structural engineering.
• Proven ability to manage engineering teams and deliver quality work within agreed budgets and timeframes.
• Experience using MasterSeries or Prokon, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication and client relationship skills.
• A proactive approach to project ownership, quality management and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Direct structural engineering projects from inception and feasibility through detailed design, tendering, construction and completion.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, technical specifications, tender documentation and engineering reports.
• Manage and quality-assure design deliverables, including drawings, schedules and reports.
• Lead project teams of engineers, designers and draughtspersons, ensuring effective resource allocation and timely delivery.
• Assess existing structures and prepare condition assessment reports.
• Administer structural contracts and monitor construction activities.
• Lead site and technical meetings, manage technical queries and coordinate the resolution of engineering issues and disputes.
• Contribute to project budgeting, operating and capital cost estimates, progress reporting and financial administration.
• Mentor candidate engineers and technologists and contribute to the professional development of technical staff.