Senior Structural Engineer

Tumaini Consulting; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumaini Consulting is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a Pretoria-based engineering consultancy. The role leads design and delivery of complex structures and provides technical direction across projects.

You will mentor junior professionals and contribute to business growth, with a focus on feasibility studies, reporting, and high-quality delivery. BEng/BSc, 10+ years, and ECSA Professional registration are required.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years in structural/civil engineering with at least 2 years post-registration.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience with commercial developments (office, retail, hotels, healthcare).
• Experience with bridges or water-retaining structures advantageous.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Prokon and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects from inception through completion.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, specifications and other documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical due diligence to support project development.
• Plan, coordinate and manage design resources to meet quality, schedule and delivery requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Technical reporting

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Prokon

MS Office

Job description

If designing structures that stand the test of time is your passion and you enjoy combining technical expertise, commercial awareness and leadership to deliver complex projects this could be the opportunity for you.

Our client is an established engineering consultancy based in Pretoria, delivering professional engineering solutions across a diverse range of structural and civil engineering projects. They are looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to take a leading role in the planning, design and delivery of projects, while providing technical direction, mentoring junior professionals and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Requirements:

• BEng/ BSc in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant structural/civil engineering experience, including at least 2 years post-registration
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
• Proven experience with commercial developments, including office buildings, retail developments, hotels and healthcare facilities
• Experience with bridges and/or water-retaining structures will be advantageous
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Prokon and MS Office

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects from inception through to completion, either independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications and other project documentation in accordance with relevant standards and client requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, option analyses and technical due diligence to support project development.
• Plan, coordinate and manage structural design resources to ensure quality, programme and project delivery requirements are achieved.