Structural Design Engineer

About the position

Areas of Responsibilities

Key Activities
1. Business Development and Support.

• a. Assist the Senior/Principal Lead Engineer or Project Manager by attending tender briefings, providing inputs into tender documentation, writing method statements, assisting with pricing calculations and providing general support during tender processes as and when required and in line with skills level and training provided.

• Internal Project Management, Health and Safety, Administration and Quality Management Procedures.

• a. Comply with Company procedures and processes in terms of project registration and risk analysis.

• b. Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring auditable trail of actions during full life cycle of project delivery process all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures.c. Comply with and embrace Health and Safety requirements in the work place as well as on construction sites.

• Project Delivery

• a. Ensure that project start-up processes are followed and the project scoping is clear and approved.

• b. Review designs, prepare reports, assist Lead engineers/PMs with estimates, and liaise with other professionals, both internally and externally.
• c. Review tender and construction documents for compliance with applicable codes/standards/guidelines/client specifications.
• d. Develop detail designs, manage the preparation of drawings, and prepare tender documentation.
• e. Promote cost reduction and productivity-enhancing initiatives
• f. Facilitate and assist with the tender and adjudication process leading up to contractor appointment and site handover
• g. Monitor and manage construction activities, including:

i. Attending site and inspection meetings.
ii. Assist the Lead engineer with managing changes to the work scope.
iii. Managing installation quality and compliance with specifications.
iv. Assist Lead Engineer with project finances, including preparation of invoices and financial administration.
v. Managing and witnessing testing and commissioning of works.
vi. Assist the Lead Engineer with the close-out of projects.

• h. Liaise with other Professional and Discipline Engineers to ensure accurate and timely communications to ensure the best overall project delivery outcomes.

• Training and Mentoring

• a. Participate in continuous professional development activities and training in order to gain/maintain professional registration.

• b. Assist with technical training and mentoring of others who are registered as in-training engineers/technologists.

• Leadership and Relations

• a. Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders, both internal and external to the company, and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

• b. Interact with leaders and peers in such a way to command respect and to grow leadership skills.

Key Competencies

• • Appreciation and love for Structural Engineering and its principles with an eagerness to grow into a knowledgeable Senior Structural Engineer to lead Structural projects.
• • Have excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• • Be a person of integrity and subscribe to engineering ethics.
• • Ability to build and retain healthy relationships with others.
• • Be able to identify

Desired Skills:

• ECSA
• Revit Modelling
• Structural design
• Structural engineering

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years Civil / Structural Engineering

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

Our passion is to design and advise on infrastructure development projects that enable the creation of the future of life. Simply put; we get excited at carving-out business driven solutions that have a direct and positive impact on humanity.