About the position
A leading engineering consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bridge Draughtsperson to join its structural engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality technical drawings and supporting documentation for major bridge and engineered structure projects. The role requires a strong technical foundation, adherence to quality standards, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Draughting site plans, geometric setting out and detailed layouts of all structures.
- Prepare detailed structural concrete and structural steel drawings to conform to SANS codes.
- Self-check all work prior to passing on to the project leader for final checking.
- Assist with measurement of quantities.
- Assist with preparation of structural concrete and structural steel tender documents.
- Issue drawings and schedules once approved for construction.
- Check structural steel fabrication drawings and fabrication in the fabricator's yard and on-site erection of structural steel were required by the project leader.
- Keep careful records, drawings, schedules, issue records and quality documentation as instructed by the project leader.
- Adhere to ISO 9001 quality assurance standards.
- Mentor, train, supervise and check any draughtspersons, technicians in all structural drawing, approval of shop drawings, site inspections, snag lists and quality documentation and standards as delegated by the department manager.
- Perform any function of authority as and when delegated by the department manager.
- Be updated with the latest draughting and structural steel and reinforcement related computer packages.
- Assist with archiving of projects.
- Required to perform any other duties which may be required from time to time by the department manager or project leader.
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 10 years of structural draughting experience in concrete and structural steel.
- Proven experience working on major Bridge projects is essential.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and other relevant drafting software (advantageous).
- Experience in reinforcement detailing and 3D modelling software such as Revit (advantageous).
- Understanding of SANS codes and ISO 9001 quality standards.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and produce accurate, high-standard drawings within deadlines.
- Strong team player with a positive attitude and problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent organisational skills and a commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget.
Desired Skills:
- Draughting
- SANS Codes
- ISO 9001
- AutoCAD
- 3D modelling
- Revit
- concrete
- structural steel
- Bridge projects
- Civil Engineering
Desired Work Experience:
