Structural Engineer

WSP in Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Africa is seeking a Structural Engineer to deliver high-quality structural engineering solutions and manage projects. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary consulting environment, ensuring compliance with ISO quality standards.

With over 5 years of experience required, responsibilities include analyzing structures, leading design teams, and contributing to safety and quality initiatives. The role requires travel and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in structural engineering.
• Eligible for Pr Eng registration.
• Experience in civil engineering and project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct major assignments in the Structural Engineering Field.
• Plan, organize, and control complex projects.
• Prepare and present technical reports.
• Design and manage structural engineering projects.
• Analyze reinforced concrete and steel structures.

Skills

Delivering structural engineering solutions

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills in AutoCAD, Prokon, MS Office Suite, MS Projects

Client focused

Education

5+ years' experience in structural engineering

Pr Eng registration or eligible for registration

Job description

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering structural engineering solutions, managing projects, and contributing to high-quality technical outputs within a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment.

Company

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Conduct major assignments in the Structural Engineering Field.
• Plan, organize, control complex projects, and make recommendations on alternate solutions to engineering problems.
• Prepare and present technical reports.
• Design and manage structural engineering projects in a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering environment.
• Responsible for analysis of reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Lead small design teams.
• Produce quality work that conforms to our ISO quality standards.
• Monitor and manage the design teams to meet deadlines.
• Client and project team liaison.

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies.
• Contribute to the identification of SHEQ risks and drive processes to achieve Zero Harm.
• Embrace, display and promote the company values and ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally 5 or more years’ experience mainly structural engineering with Pr Eng or eligible for registration.
• Civil engineering experience advantageous.
• Project Management experience advantageous.

Key competencies and generic skills

• Proven record of delivering in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate in AutoCAD, Prokon, MS Office Suite, MS Projects.
• Ability to interact with the office team and construction team.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Pride in work.
• Client focused.
• Willing to travel.