Senior Structural Engineer - Commercial and Industrial Buildings

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design for high‑profile commercial and industrial projects in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on ensuring safety, efficiency and constructability from concept through to delivery, with oversight of technical teams and budgets.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with architects and other disciplines, and drive innovative, cost-effective structural solutions across projects in the Rustenburg area.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience.
• Professional registration as a Pr.Eng with ECSA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in structural engineering design, with a focus on commercial and industrial buildings.
• Proven experience in leading structural design teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or similar.
• Proficiency in relevant design codes and standards (e.g., Eurocodes, SANS).
• Strong understanding of construction materials and methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients and project teams in North West.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design process for commercial and industrial building projects, ensuring compliance with relevant building codes and project specifications.
• Perform structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, and masonry structures, utilizing advanced engineering principles.
• Prepare detailed structural drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Manage structural engineering project timelines and budgets, coordinating with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to design specifications, providing timely solutions to site queries.
• Review designs submitted by external consultants and contractors for compliance and quality assurance.
• Mentor and guide junior structural engineers and draughtspersons, fostering their technical development and project management capabilities.
• Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and clients to achieve optimal design outcomes for projects in Rustenburg.

Skills

ETABS

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

Project management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree with significant experience

Professional registration (Pr.Eng, ECSA)

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence in commercial and industrial development, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their growing team in Rustenburg, North West. This role offers the chance to lead the structural design for a variety of exciting projects, including large-scale commercial centers, manufacturing facilities, and specialized industrial structures. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, safety, and efficiency of structural systems from conceptualization through to construction completion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and a passion for delivering innovative and cost-effective structural solutions in Rustenburg area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design process for commercial and industrial building projects, ensuring compliance with relevant building codes (SANS 10160, SANS 10162, etc.) and project specifications.
• Perform structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, and masonry structures, utilizing advanced engineering principles.
• Prepare detailed structural drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Manage structural engineering project timelines and budgets, coordinating with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to design specifications, providing timely solutions to site queries.
• Review designs submitted by external consultants and contractors for compliance and quality assurance.
• Mentor and guide junior structural engineers and draughtspersons, fostering their technical development and project management capabilities.
• Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and clients to achieve optimal design outcomes for projects in Rustenburg.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience.
• Professional registration as a Pr. Eng. with ECSA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in structural engineering design, with a focus on commercial and industrial buildings.
• Proven experience in leading structural design teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or similar.
• Proficiency in relevant design codes and standards (e.g., Eurocodes, SANS).
• Strong understanding of construction materials and methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients and project teams in North West.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, negotiable based on experience.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile and technically stimulating projects in Rustenburg.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A stimulating work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
• Company-provided medical aid and retirement fund.
• Potential for career progression to principal engineer roles.