Senior Bridge Draughtsperson

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 as 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.

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.