Structural Engineer at Knight Piesold Consulting Engineers

About the position

Knight Piésold is currently sourcing talent for a Structural Engineer to join the team in our Sandton office.

Minimum requirements:

• Eng/B Eng (Civil)
• Registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA. Professionally registration (Pr Eng.) will be advantageous.
• Has worked on medium to large structural projects - mainly for mining and infrastructure clients.
• Have a minimum of 5 years working in a civil/structural design engineering environment.
• Have sound communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Be analytical and is able to solve complex engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Structural designer in concrete and structural steel.
• Provides assistance with marketing/tendering activities in support of business growth.
• Ensures that structural engineering standards are maintained.
• Compilation of tender documents, conducting site inspections, conducts feasibility studies and management of small to medium projects.
• Ensuring compliance QMS systems.
• Be prepared to travel within and outside SA borders.

Closing date : 03 April 2024

We will get in touch with shortlisted candidates due to the expected volume of applications.

Desired Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication And Interpersonal Skills
• Good Time Management

About The Employer:

Knight Piésold is an employee-owned global consulting firm that provides specialized services to the mining, power, water resources, infrastructure, and oil and gas industries. We are engineers, environmental scientists, , geoscientists, and technologists who focus on creating value at every stage of a project.

Established in South Africa in 1921, we have developed into one of the most successful multi-disciplined civil engineering consultancies and have expanded our reach into a global network of over 750 professionals, based in offices in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia.

Our employee value proposition
When recruiting talented professionals, we want to ensure that we align to your personal values and career aspirations through our employer brand. We offer you:




- A 102-year-old global company which speaks to the values we have upheld for over a century and our hunger for continued success.
- A hands-on leadership team with a strong vision and a big focus on execution.
- A team of about 220 people - large enough to beat our competition yet small enough to know each other's names.
- Team members in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, DRC, Madagascar and Lesotho.
- Sponsorship for suitable candidates residing outside of the countries we operate in, and we welcome international applications.
- Continuing professional development through training and development and conference opportunities.
- Merit-based promotional structure.
- Fully paid bursaries for postgraduate studies.
- Opportunities to learn and lead on engineering projects in Africa and internationally.
- Access to and mentorship from technical industry experts.
- Latest use of technology and software programmes.
- Interesting and challenging project work to align with your career aspirations.
- Mentorship and coaching at every stage of your career.
- A hybrid working model in most operating countries, which supports flexibility and autonomy.
- Attractive remuneration packages aligned to experience and the industry.
- A high-performance work culture - high effort leads to high reward.
- A highly lucrative performance bonus system.
- A fun and meaningful rewards and recognition system to suit your lifestyle.
- A hands-on approach to corporate wellness focussing on employee wellbeing and mental health.
- Healthy brunches and lunches coupled with sports and socials so you can work hard and play hard.
- Annual leave coupled with an annual shutdown period in December to fully recharge.
- Fully equipped offices that allow for quiet time or teamwork.