Structural Engineering

Senior Structural Engineering

Duties & Responsibilities (Structural Only)

1. Structural Design & Analysis
   • Lead the design of complex reinforced concrete structural steel timber and masonry structures.
   • Carry out advanced analysis (static dynamic seismic wind loading stability checks).
   • Ensure designs comply with South African National Standards (SANS) Eurocodes and client specifications.
2. Project Leadership (Structural Scope)
   • Manage structural components of multi-disciplinary projects.
   • Oversee preparation of design reports structural drawings and technical specifications.
   • Control budgets timelines and resources related to the structural discipline only.
3. Quality Assurance & Compliance
   • Review and sign off all structural calculations designs and drawings.
   • Enforce quality control processes in the structural team.
   • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements ECSA code of conduct and OH&S standards.
4. Site Supervision (Structural Works)
   • Conduct structural site inspections (reinforcement concrete pours steel erection).
   • Resolve construction issues relating to structural elements.
   • Approve shop drawings and structural material submissions.
5. Client & Stakeholder Interaction (Structural Matters)
   • Present structural design solutions and reports to clients.
   • Liaise with architects MEP engineers contractors and quantity surveyors regarding the structural interface.
   • Provide expert advice on structural feasibility alternatives and value engineering.
6. Mentorship & Team Development
   • Supervise and mentor junior structural engineers and technologists.
   • Guide candidates toward ECSA registration.
   • Promote knowledge sharing on new materials structural software and design approaches.
7. Innovation & Technology
   • Apply advanced software (Prokon ETABS SAP2000 Revit Structures Tekla).
   • Drive adoption of BIM for structural coordination.
   • Evaluate innovative materials and construction methods to improve performance and cost efficiency.

Expected Skills & Experience

• ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) in structural discipline.
• 10 years post-registration structural design and project experience.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and steel design (including detailing standards).
• Software proficiency: Prokon Autodesk Robot STAAD Revit Structures Tekla etc.
• Proven experience in building structures industrial facilities and special structures (sports complexes community facilities).
• Track record of managing teams and signing off on major structural projects.

Benefits

• Medical Aid: Comprehensive cover usually including dependents.
• Provident Fund: Employer/employee contributions.
• Group Life Cover:
• Funeral Cover: Employee immediate family.
• Spouses Cover: Included under life/funeral/medical benefits.
• Leave: 18 annual leave days sick leave as per BCEA.