Senior Structural Engineer

About the position

• Deliver structural projects independently as assigned
• Lead design teams and ensure technical excellence
• Manage timelines, contracts, and budgets
• Maintain client relationships and expectations
• Use analysis tools (Robot, Revit, Prokon, AutoCAD)
• Ensure compliance with QA, Health & Safety standards
• Review own and others' work for accuracy
• Prepare reports and present to stakeholders
• Monitor team progress against schedules
• Mentor junior engineers and promote development
• Support Project Managers with delivery and budget control
• Collaborate across disciplines
• Apply SANS design codes and private sector experience
• Grow and manage client networks

Requirements

• Minimum BSc in Structural Engineering (additional qualifications welcome)
• Professional registration with ECSA
• Minimum 8-10 years post-registration design experience
• At least 10 years of structural engineering consulting experience
• Attention to detail and technical capability
• Strong grasp of technical standards and project delivery
• Ability to lead technical teams
• Proficiency in BIM and design software
• Skilled in MS Office 365 and collaboration too

Desired Skills:

• Structural engineering
• Steel Design
• Structural design

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

• Degree
• Engineering Council of South Africa

About The Employer:

Our client is a leading multisector consultancy delivering engineering, management, and development services across diverse projects. With nearly 200 professionals tackling complex challenges in infrastructure and sustainability, they help clients build resilient, future-ready solutions. Committed to diversity and inclusion, they proudly operate as an equal opportunity employer. They are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural operations and project delivery with technical excellence, leadership, and a passion for quality.