PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER / TECHNOLOGIST

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Professional Structural Engineer or Engineering Technologist to join its Cape Town office.

The position offers a market-related salary, dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and expertise.

Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV clearly outlining their experience relevant to the responsibilities, qualifications and requirements below.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plan, design and administer contracts for engineering and building projects from inception through to completion.

• Prepare detailed engineering calculations.

• Prepare project and technical specifications.

• Work independently while also leading an internal team of designers and draughtspersons.

• Provide input into engineering, operating and capital cost estimates.

• Assist with the management and quality assurance of project deliverables.

• Review and evaluate technical work completed by junior and intermediate engineers and contribute to the ongoing professional development of unregistered technical staff.

• Prepare tender documentation.

• Prepare project reports, including inception, concept and viability, design, tender evaluation, progress, financial and close-out reports.

• Conduct structural condition assessments and prepare technical reports.

• Manage the day-to-day contract administration and structural works on building and engineering projects.

• Handle technical queries, assist with dispute resolution and lead site and technical meetings, including the preparation of minutes.

• Maintain regular communication with clients and other professional team members.

• Assist with project safety and environmental requirements during construction.

• Perform general office and project-related administration.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on Structural Engineering.

• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.

• Minimum of 2 years’ verifiable post-registration experience in the planning, design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from inception to completion.

• Strong experience in the design of bulk water reservoirs, water treatment works, stormwater management infrastructure, water-retaining structures, reinforced concrete framed structures and steel framed structures will be advantageous.

• Proven experience in managing design teams and delivering high-quality design calculations, drawings, schedules and reports within agreed deadlines and budgets.

• Strong understanding of applicable engineering design codes and technical standards.

• Proficiency in Master Series or Prokon, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.

• Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, particularly ACC Docs, ACC Build, Revit and AutoCAD, will be advantageous.

• Strong client-service focus.

• Ability to take ownership and accountability for projects.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including telephone and email communication.

• Own reliable vehicle.

• Valid Driver’s Licence.

BENEFITS

• Market-related salary

• Group Life Insurance

• Group Provident Fund

• Medical Aid Scheme