Senior Structural Engineer | Lead Design & Project Manager

Infrastructure News; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks an experienced Professional Structural Engineer to lead a design team and liaise with clients in a professional consulting environment.

The role requires a BEng/BSc Eng in Civil Engineering, PrEng registration with ECSA, and 8–10 years of post-graduate experience in structural engineering. Pro-active leadership and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have BEng or BSc Eng degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) with ECSA, non-negotiable.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of post-graduate relevant experience in the structural engineering environment.
• Experience in managing GCC-, JBCC-, NEC3- & PROCSA contracts and dealing with claims.
• Experience in compiling reports for all stages of project implementation and good report writing skills.
• Extensive Contract and Project Management experience is advantageous.
• Pro-active and self-starter approach.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Form part of an existing structural engineering design office.
• Planning, identifying, and designing structural-related infrastructure and buildings.
• Preparation of reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception, feasibility/ business plans, concept and viability, design development, tender and procurement, close-out, etc.
• Overall contract/project management, including interaction with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, attendance at progress meetings, preparation of payment certificates, dealing with contractual claims, etc.
• Manage junior staff, including supervision of drawings, designs, reports, etc.
• Preparation of tender documentation, including specification writing, bill of quantities and drawings.
• General Client liaison and marketing.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Client liaison

Team supervision

English proficiency

Education

BEng/BSc Eng in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Prokon

MS Office

Job description

BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks an experienced Professional Structural Engineer to lead a design team and liaise with clients in a professional consulting environment.

The role requires a BEng/BSc Eng in Civil Engineering, PrEng registration with ECSA, and 8–10 years of post-graduate experience in structural engineering. Pro-active leadership and strong communication are essential for success.