Senior Structural Engineer - Design, Analysis & Leadership

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly competent Structural Engineer in Centurion, Gauteng, to lead design from concept to site delivery. You will collaborate with architects, project managers and construction teams to ensure safe, compliant and innovative building structures across commercial, residential and industrial sectors.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years of hands-on structural design, proficiency in ETABS/SAP2000/SAFE and registration with ECSA is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural specialization.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on structural design experience for buildings.
• Proficiency in ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of South African building regulations and SANS codes.
• Experience in both new builds and refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural systems for buildings using steel, concrete, and masonry.
• Prepare detailed structural drawings, calculations and specs per building codes.
• Conduct structural assessments and propose refurbishment strategies.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors and clients on structural requirements.
• Perform site visits to ensure design adherence and monitor construction progress.
• Review and approve structural shop drawings submitted by contractors.
• Use ETABS, SAFE, Revit Structure for design and modeling.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.

Skills

Structural design

Engineering software

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree (BEng/BSc)

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

SAFE

Revit Structure

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly competent Structural Engineer in Centurion, Gauteng, to lead design from concept to site delivery. You will collaborate with architects, project managers and construction teams to ensure safe, compliant and innovative building structures across commercial, residential and industrial sectors.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years of hands-on structural design, proficiency in ETABS/SAP2000/SAFE and registration with ECSA is desirable.