Senior Structural Engineering Lead & Design Innovator

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & pension

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Structural Engineer to head the structural design division in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This senior role requires deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and a track record of delivering safe, code-compliant structural solutions across diverse projects.

You will oversee design processes, mentor engineers, coordinate with architects and clients, ensure compliance with SANS/Eurocode, and manage timelines and budgets to drive project success for Vereeniging and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in structural engineering with research or practice focus.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams on complex projects.
• Strong command of codes and standards (SANS, Eurocode).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the structural engineering team across design activities.
• Develop innovative and efficient structural designs for various projects.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes and project requirements.
• Perform complex structural analysis using industry software.
• Review and approve drawings, specs and reports.
• Collaborate with architects, clients and other disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project timelines and resources.
• Oversee site visits for design verification and construction support.
• Stay updated on latest structural engineering methods and tools.

Skills

Structural analysis

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Structural Engineer to head the structural design division in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This senior role requires deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and a track record of delivering safe, code-compliant structural solutions across diverse projects.

You will oversee design processes, mentor engineers, coordinate with architects and clients, ensure compliance with SANS/Eurocode, and manage timelines and budgets to drive project success for Vereeniging and