Structural Engineer – Cape Town

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is urgently seeking a Structural Engineer in Cape Town. The successful candidate will lead technical tasks and oversee project teams, ensuring designs meet specifications. Candidates should have a degree in Structural Engineering, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of software including Autocad and Revit. This role offers competitive salary based on experience and is an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and timber design.
• Registration as Candidate with ECSA is required.
• Proficient in Autocad, Revit, and Tekla Structures.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical duties including design, costing, and specifications.
• Lead a small team of Technicians/Draughtsmen on projects.
• Review Contractor’s claims and draft recommendations.
• Provide technical solutions and develop appreciation of outcomes.
• Ensure tasks are completed to time and cost.
• Inspect works for design/ specification compliance with supervision.
• Communicate with consultants on technical matters.
• Draft and implement Works Authorisations/Variation Orders.
• Review contractor claims and draft recommendations/determinations.
• Support other departments with technical input.

Skills

Reinforced concrete design

Masonry design

Structural steel design

Timber design

Autocad

Revit

Tekla Structures

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering

ECSA Candidate registration

Tools

Prokon

Etabs

Frame

Safe

Tekla Structure Designer

Frame

Safe

Tekla Structure Designer

Job description

Hire Resolve’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Structural Engineer in Cape Town.

Technical

• Completing technical duties as directed by the Engineer inclusive of design, costing and specifications
• Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Able to present / represent their technical work as well as present service offering to potential clients and present technical work at technical conferences
• Provide technical solutions and develop appreciation of outcomes
• Responsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost
• Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance to design and specifications with moderate supervision
• Communicate with consultants on technical matters
• Draft and implement Works Authorisations/ Variation Orders
• Review Contractor’s claims and draft recommendations/ rulings/ determinations
• Provide support in the drafting and submitting of work authorisations
• Provide technical support to other departments

Leadership and management

• Work allocation to the team members and ensuring effective utilisation of team members
• Able to Lead a small team of Technicians/Draughtsmen on a project
• Provide support for the verification of subconsultants invoices
• Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle
• Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets
• Able to draft responses to straightforward bids (assistance sought with commercial aspects)
• Work on multiple projects/contracts at the same time

Developmental

• Develop understanding of departmental technologies and markets
• Train Technicians/Draughtsmen in relevant software tools
• Support regional initiatives
• Develop and maintain existing client relationships and maintain good client satisfaction
• Engage in continuous professional development and take necessary steps in the process for professional registration

Key Requirements

• Degree in Structural Engineering
• 5-7 years experience in reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry and timber design
• Registration as Candidate with ECSA
• Proficient in Autocad, Revit, Tekla Structures
• Knowledge of structural elemental and Finite element design packages (Prokon, Etabs, Frame, Safe, Tekla Structure Designer, etc)

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Sonique Beetge at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]