Senior Structural Engineer — Lead Projects & Mentorship

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis for diverse building projects. You will collaborate with architects and contractors, mentor junior engineers, and oversee projects from concept through to completion.

The role requires a PE registration, 8+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of SANS codes, with proficiency in SAP2000, ETABS or Robot. A dynamic team awaits in a growing engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
• Pr. Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• 8+ years of building structural engineering experience.
• Experience designing concrete, steel, and masonry structures.
• Proficiency in SAP2000, ETABS, or Robot Structural Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of SANS codes and building regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis for diverse building projects using national and international codes.
• Prepare detailed structural calculations, drawings, and specifications for construction.
• Collaborate with architects, clients, and construction teams to meet project objectives.
• Conduct site inspections and provide engineering support during construction.
• Manage project schedules and budgets for structural tasks.
• Review and approve structural designs by junior engineers.
• Advise on materials and construction methods for structural projects.
• Perform structural assessments of existing buildings.
• Keep up with new materials, technologies and design trends.
• Contribute to design process improvements and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Structural design

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

Robot Structural Analysis

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis for diverse building projects. You will collaborate with architects and contractors, mentor junior engineers, and oversee projects from concept through to completion.

The role requires a PE registration, 8+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of SANS codes, with proficiency in SAP2000, ETABS or Robot. A dynamic team awaits in a growing engineering consultancy.