Senior Structural Engineer - Engineering Consulting Industry

Hire Resolve; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to oversee multi-disciplinary projects in Pretoria. The role encompasses managing project costs and risks, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading a team of engineers. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 6-8 years of experience are required. Excellent structural engineering knowledge and project management skills are essential. Join this exciting opportunity to enhance your career within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years post-graduate experience in multi-disciplinary roles.
• Proficient in reinforced concrete, structural steel, and load-bearing masonry design.
• Familiar with local and international standards and codes.
• Ability to develop engineering documentation from first principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary projects ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Conduct stakeholder management and needs analysis.
• Prepare project specifications, schedules, and reports.
• Control project changes, report progress, manage information, and communicate effectively.
• Prepare and manage project specifications, schedules, reports, agendas, minutes, and procurement issues.
• Lead structural engineering design across all project phases to standards.
• Develop and evaluate concept designs technically and commercially.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support.
• Prepare prefeasibility/feasibility studies, tender designs, construction drawings, and specs.
• Oversee construction monitoring and safety/quality compliance.
• Attend site progress meetings and provide field engineering support.
• Generate new business opportunities and develop technical scopes of work.
• Set up standard engineering documentation and methodologies.
• Manage resources and adhere to internal procedures and systems.
• Plan work schedules and leave with project engineers and managers.
• Complete projects within agreed timelines and priorities.

Skills

Structural engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Project management skills (PMBOK)

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer / Technologist registration

PM/Project management exposure

Tools

Prokon analysis and design software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hire Resolve is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their client's team in Pretoria. The Head of Structural Engineering will play a pivotal role in this transition, overseeing the management and execution of multi-disciplinary projects from inception to closeout, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Structure project organization and manage internal project costing and financial aspects.
• Conduct stakeholder management and needs analysis.
• Assess and manage project risks, planning, and progress monitoring.
• Control project changes, report progress, manage information, and communicate effectively.
• Prepare and manage project specifications, schedules, reports, agendas, minutes, and procurement issues.
• Manage structural engineering design during all project phases according to client, national, and international standards.
• Develop and evaluate concept designs technically and commercially to meet project objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support.
• Prepare and check prefeasibility studies, feasibility studies, tender designs, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Oversee construction monitoring and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Attend site progress meetings and provide field engineering support.
• Generate new business opportunities and develop technical scopes of work.
• Assist in setting up standard engineering documentation and methodologies.
• Manage project resources and adhere to internal procedures and systems.
• Plan work schedules and leave in conjunction with project engineers and managers.
• Complete projects within agreed timelines and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B Eng / BSc Eng / B Tech Eng).
• Professional Engineer / Technologist (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng with ECSA).
• Professional Registration with relevant Project Management bodies (ECSA, SACPCMP, and/or PMI).
• Minimum of 6-8 years post-graduate experience in multi-disciplinary roles from client, consultant, and contractor perspectives.
• Proven track record in business development is advantageous.
• Proficient in structural engineering knowledge, especially in reinforced concrete, structural steel, and load-bearing masonry design.
• Familiar with local and international standards and codes.
• Ability to develop engineering documentation from first principles.
• Experience with Prokon analysis and design software; familiarity with ETABS, STAAD, Robot, or similar software is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access, and Microsoft Project; knowledge of AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit is highly advantageous.
• Good knowledge of the OHS Act, pertinent SANS codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Strong communication and people management skills.
• Capable of working independently and within a disciplined engineering environment.
• Team player with leadership skills, motivated, and disciplined.
• Awareness and appreciation for health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Strong project management skills (PMBOK) are an advantage.
• Flexible approach, multi-tasking abilities, problem-solving skills, and innovation.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Elma Pelser, Tameaka Futcher, Chandre Codrier or Wernardt Snyman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can alsovisit the Hire Resolve website:hireresolve.usor email us your CV:[e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.