Professional Structural Engineer

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Professional Structural Engineer Department: Structural Reports To: Department Manager & Office Manager Location: Johannesburg (No relocations will be considered) Primary Position Purpose

The Professional Structural Engineer is responsible for providing professional structural engineering services on projects within the department and supporting the Finance Manager Department Manager Office Manager and other Professionals/Consultants in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects. The role requires strong technical expertise sound commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high professional and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements Qualifications Skills & Experience

Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university
Relevant Professional Registration
Minimum 10 years professional experience
Minimum 2 3 years post-professional registration experience
Strong report writing and technical documentation skills
Professional presentation and delivery to uphold the companys brand and image
Courteous professional and business-oriented communication style
Cooperative and flexible approach with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Sound project financial knowledge including budgeting forecasting and invoicing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Professional Structural Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Technical & Design Responsibilities

Undertake conceptual and detailed design development on multiple complex projects
Provide efficient and practical structural engineering solutions that meet project requirements
Deliver high-quality structural detailed designs using relevant design software and first-principle hand calculations to verify results
Develop and continuously improve design quality and technical capability
Draft technical reports of an acceptable technical and presentational standard
Provide sound technical solutions and demonstrate a clear understanding of design outcomes
Check review and take responsibility for the work of others

Project & Commercial Management

Assist with budgets resourcing and outsourcing of work within the department
Develop an understanding of the commercial aspects of project management
Assist in project financial management including budgeting forecasting revenue recognition and invoicing
Draft and implement Works Authorisations and Variation Orders with line manager approval
Provide support in verifying sub-consultant invoices
Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets

Leadership & Team Management

Assign work to team members and ensure effective utilisation of resources
Coordinate tasks and manage staff across multiple projects
Mentor and support graduate engineers
Supervise Engineers and Technicians during inspections and checks of constructed works for compliance with designs and specifications
Monitor construction works and propose remedial actions where required

Client & Business Development

Communicate with clients on general project matters
Present and represent technical work and service offerings to potential clients
Develop and maintain strong client relationships to ensure high levels of client satisfaction
Identify and follow through on opportunities for additional work on existing projects
Assist with marketing business development and identifying upcoming client projects
Support the department in winning and delivering new projects and repeat business

Quality & Compliance

Ensure quality assurance throughout the full project life cycle
Manage and coordinate sub-consultants
Provide technical support to other departments as required

Tendering & Proposals

Draft responses to straightforward bids (with commercial input from management)
Assist with the submission of EOIs RFQs tenders and proposals
Provide technical input into large infrastructure projects as required

Job Title: Professional Structural Engineer Department: Structural Reports To: Department Manager & Office Manager Location: Johannesburg (No relocations will be considered) Primary Position Purpose The Professional Structural Engineer is responsible for providing professional structural engineering...