Senior Structural Engineer – Lead Design & Delivery

RMG Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market related salary

Group Life Insurance

Group Provident Fund

Medical Aid Scheme

Job summary

RMG Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist to lead planning, design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from inception to completion.

You will prepare calculations and specifications, manage design teams, and ensure quality deliverables while coordinating with clients and professionals on site and in the office.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis on structural engineering.
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
• At least 2 years’ verifiable post-registration experience in planning, design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Strong background in design of bulk water reservoirs, water treatment works, stormwater infrastructure, water retaining structures and reinforced concrete/steel framed structures.
• Experience with managing design teams and delivering design calculations, drawings, schedules and reports on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of design engineering codes and standards.
• Proficiency in Master Series or Prokon, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Experience in BIM software ACC Docs, ACC Build, Revit and AutoCAD.
• Must have a strong client focus.
• Must take ownership of projects.
• Must be an effective communicator.
• Own Vehicle
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Responsibilities

• Planning, design and contract administration of engineering and building projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare engineering calculations and technical specifications.
• Lead an internal project team of designers and draughtspersons.
• Provide input to project cost estimates and assist with budget checks.
• Manage and quality check deliverables.
• Review and evaluate technical work and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare tender documents and reports (inception, design, tender, progress, close-out).
• Carry out structural condition assessments and reporting.
• Site contract administration and management of structural works.
• Lead site and technical meetings and take minutes.
• Communicate with professionals and clients.
• Assist with project safety and environmental matters.

Skills

Client focus

Ownership of projects

Communication skills

Independent work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (structural emphasis)

Professional Engineer/Technologist registered with ECSA

Tools

Master Series

Prokon

Revit

AutoCAD

ACC Docs

ACC Build

Microsoft Project

Job description

RMG Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist to lead planning, design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from inception to completion.

You will prepare calculations and specifications, manage design teams, and ensure quality deliverables while coordinating with clients and professionals on site and in the office.