Senior Structural Design Engineer | South Africa

Kirby Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering seeks an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. You will work across some of the most complex construction projects in Europe, designing, coordinating, and delivering structural solutions that integrate with MEP systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to world-class engineering projects from pre-construction through to

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience in structural design for construction, engineering, or building services.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, standards, and building regulations.
• Experience with structural design software.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review structural designs, calculations, and engineering solutions.
• Support pre-construction design reviews and technical assessments.
• Perform structural analysis to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Produce technical documentation and drawings.
• Mentor graduates and junior engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

Structural design

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Structural design software

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

About the Role

Kirby is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. Working across some of the most complex and innovative construction projects in Europe, you will play a key role in the design, coordination, and delivery of structural engineering solutions that integrate seamlessly with MEP systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to world-class engineering projects from pre-construction through to project handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review structural designs, calculations, and engineering solutions.
• Support pre-construction activities, including design reviews and technical assessments.
• Perform structural analysis to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and building regulations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Digital Construction, Operations, and external stakeholders to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Support the delivery of safe, efficient, and cost-effective structural designs.
• Produce and review technical documentation, reports, drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Participate in design risk assessments and quality assurance processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to graduate and junior engineers.
• Assist in driving continuous improvement and engineering best practices across the business.
• Support project teams in resolving technical challenges during design, fabrication, and construction phases.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience in structural design within construction, engineering, or building services environments.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, design standards, and building regulations.
• Experience using structural design and analysis software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Why Join Kirby?

• Work on high-profile, large-scale engineering and construction projects.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative engineering team.
• Access ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• Contribute to industry-leading engineering excellence and technical innovation.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.