Structural Engineer

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consulting engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking a Structural Engineer with a strong background in civil and industrial design. The role involves leading projects, ensuring design quality, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet project standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience in consulting engineering.
• Registered or near-registration with ECSA.
• Proven experience in structural design for buildings and/or industrial structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural design and analysis for buildings and civil/industrial infrastructure.
• Coordinate with architects and other professionals.
• Act as a project leader managing timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Structural design

Technical proficiency

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Prokon

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Salary : R600 000 – R800 000 CTC per annum (Market-Related & Negotiable)

Industry : Consulting Engineering / Built Environment

Overview :

An established consulting engineering firm is seeking a Structural Engineer with a strong background in the design and analysis of civil and industrial structures. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of consulting experience , be technically proficient, and capable of taking on a project leadership role , including liaising with clients and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of building and industrial projects , ensuring high design quality and compliance with both internal and statutory standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform detailed structural design and analysis for buildings and civil / industrial infrastructure.
• Oversee the preparation of drawings and reports in accordance with project and client requirements.
• Ensure adherence to company quality standards and relevant design codes.
• Coordinate with architects, quantity surveyors, and other built environment professionals.
• Participate in site inspections, technical meetings, and project reviews.
• Act as a project leader where appropriate, managing timelines and deliverables.
• Use engineering software tools such as Prokon, Sumo, Revit, and AutoCAD to produce accurate and efficient designs.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure that work is delivered on time and within scope.

Minimum Requirements :

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or BTech minimum).
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (advantageous).
• Registered or near-registration with ECSA (Candidate Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng minimum; professional registration advantageous).

Experience :

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Proven experience in structural design for buildings and / or industrial structures.
• Previous exposure to managing or coordinating projects is beneficial.