Senior Structural Engineer

Gig Engineer; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cape Town seeks a Senior Professional Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership in the Structural Engineering team. The candidate must have a minimum of 15 years of experience and be registered with ECSA as a PrEng. Responsibilities include managing projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with building standards. The role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in structural engineering design.
• Professional registration as PrEng with ECSA is required.
• Experience with Common Data Environment platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the Structural Engineering team.
• Manage and deliver structural work packages across multiple projects.
• Prepare design calculations and specifications.

Skills

BIM processes knowledge

Technical leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

BEng / MEng in Civil / Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Prokon

TEKLA

Autodesk Robot

Job description

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Senior Professional Structural Engineer to fulfil the role of Technical Lead in MCF & Industry in South Africa teams, which are looking to recruit to expand and develop their South Africa‑based Structural Engineering team to assist with our growing workload.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications and Professional Registration

• BEng / MEng in Civil / Structural Engineering;
• At least 15 years of relevant working experience in buildings, structural engineering design and supervision in a consulting engineering environment;
• Considered a well‑known and respected expert internally and externally in the field of expertise.

Professional registration with ECSA as a PrEng is required.

Knowledge of BIM processes (ISO) and implementation.

• Some experience with Common Data Environment platforms such as Asite, ACC or BIM Proficient in relevant software tools, including Revit, Revizto and Structural / Civil software, including: Prokon, TEKLA, Autodesk Robot.
• Good knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry, local and international design codes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership to the South Africa Structural Engineering team, reporting to the Associate Director / Director.
• Provide technical leadership on projects, mentoring and coaching to design engineers or technologists.
• Manage and deliver the structural work packages and drive discipline quality assurance / control in multiple projects.
• People and resourcing management of the structures team.
• Business development support, including technical input into bids and proposals.
• Maintaining effective communication and relationships with our global partners (NL, GER & UK).
• Support our global partners (NL, GER & UK) on MCF & Industry projects.
• Assist our Water, Smart Mobility & Aviation Advisory Groups with a range of projects.
• Further development of technical standards, libraries, templates, processes, etc.

Further development of technical standards, libraries, templates, processes, etc.

Drives quality and efficiency improvements.

Preparation of designs for and associated structures, from initial concepts through to detailed designs.

Ensure that the structures are designed to meet the necessary building codes and standards.

This includes the design of foundations, structural steel, concrete, and other structural elements.

Work closely with other discipline teams involved in the design process, including mechanical and electrical engineers, architects, and project managers.

Be responsible for providing technical expertise in civil and structural engineering.

Be expected to be up to date with the latest technologies and industry standards.

Ensure that all project milestones are met on time and within budget.

Manage the project schedule, budget, and resources.

Production of design calculations, including using 3D modelling software, checking, and reviewing of calculations produced by others.

Producing sketch drawings / details for drawing / modelling by others and complete checking and reviewing of these prior to issue.

Preparation of specifications and assistance with contract documents.

Conduct inspections and surveys, prepare reports, perform structural analysis, and reporting.

Ensure that the structural teams contribute to the achievement of project goals.

Manage the structures team's project quality, schedule, budget, and resources.

Communicate the status of projects to internal directors and external stakeholders (clients) on an ad‑hoc and formal basis.

Behaviours and Values Required

• Positive regard
• Interpersonal skills
• Efficiency orientation
• Respect
• Accountability
• Trustworthiness
• An entrepreneurial, proactive, and flexible attitude
• Result‑oriented and have a proactive problem‑solving attitude
• Excellent communication skills towards colleagues and clients.