Structural Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Cape Town is seeking a Structural Engineer to deliver structural solutions within a multidisciplinary consulting environment. You will manage projects, analyze reinforced concrete and steel structures, and lead small design teams to produce high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage structural engineering projects in a multi-disciplinary consulting environment.
• Analyze reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Lead small design teams and oversee quality outputs.
• Produce quality work conforming to ISO quality standards.
• Monitor and manage design teams to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with clients and project teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-oriented

Tools

AutoCAD

Prokon

MS Office Suite

MS Projects

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.

The 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:

Conducts major assignments in the Structural Engineering Field. Plans, organises, controls complex projects, and makes recommendations on alternate solutions to engineering problems. Prepares and presents technical reports.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Design and manage structural engineering projects in a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering environment;
• Responsible for analysis of reinforced concrete and steel structures;
• Responsible for leading 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 by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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 AutoCAD, Prokon, MS Office Suite, MS Projects essential;
• Ability to interact with the office team and construction team.
• Valid Driver’s License;
• Pride in work.
• Client focused
• Willing to travel

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