Structural Engineer – Bridges

Tumaini Consulting; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Staffing group seeks an experienced Structural Engineer (Pr Eng.) to join our Pretoria team, focusing on bridge design, assessment, rehabilitation and delivery of major infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to business growth while ensuring design integrity and client satisfaction.

Applicants should have a BSc in Civil Engineering, be a registered Pr Eng. with ECSA, and bring 10+ years of bridge engineering experience, with strong project management

Qualifications

• BSc in Civil Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng.) with ECSA.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in bridge engineering.
• Proven experience in bridge design and bridge condition assessments.
• Strong project management and contract administration experience.
• Excellent technical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse bridge and road structures.
• Review and verify structural designs and calculations.
• Conduct condition assessments of bridges and related infrastructure.
• Develop rehabilitation recommendations for existing structures.
• Prepare reports, specifications, bills of quantities, and contract documentation.
• Manage bridge engineering projects from planning through construction.
• Oversee project budgets, tender documentation, and contract administration.
• Supervise construction activities and provide technical support during implementation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support business development initiatives and proposal preparation.
• Drive innovation and digitalisation within the engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and engineering best practices.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (Pr Eng.) with a strong background in bridge engineering to join their established team in Pretoria. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically driven professional to contribute to the design, assessment, rehabilitation, and delivery of major bridge infrastructure projects while mentoring junior engineers and supporting business growth.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc in Civil Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng.) with ECSA.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in bridge engineering.
• Proven experience in bridge design and bridge condition assessments.
• Strong project management and contract administration experience.
• Excellent technical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyse bridge and road structures.
• Review and verify structural designs and calculations.
• Conduct condition assessments of bridges and related infrastructure.
• Develop rehabilitation recommendations for existing structures.
• Prepare reports, technical presentations, specifications, bills of quantities, and contract documentation.
• Manage bridge engineering projects from planning through construction.
• Oversee project budgets, tender documentation, and contract administration.
• Supervise construction activities and provide technical support during implementation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support business development initiatives and proposal preparation.
• Drive innovation and digitalisation within the engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and engineering best practices.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.