Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer position available inCape Town.

Our client who are Consulting Engineers are recruiting a Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist for its office in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, design and contract administration of engineering and building projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare engineering calculations.
• Prepare project and technical specifications.
• Must be able to work independently as well as leading an internal project team of designers and draughtspersons.
• Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates.
• Assist with managing and quality checking deliverables.
• Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior and intermediate engineers and play an active role in the continuing professional development of unregistered technical staff.
• Preparation of tender documents.
• Preparation of reports (Project Inception, Concept and Viability, Design, tender evaluation, progress, financial, close-out, etc).
• Carry out structural condition assessments and report writing.
• Day-to day contract administration and management of the structural works of building and engineering projects.
• Handling of technical queries and resolutions and leading Site and Technical Meetings on site, including the taking of minutes.
• Communicate frequently with all professionals and clients.
• Handling of technical queries and dispute resolutions in conjunction with others.
• Assist with project safety and environmental matters during construction.
• General office and project related admin.

Skills and

Qualifications:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis on structural engineering.
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
• At least 2 years’ verifiable post-registration experience in the planning, design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from inception to completion.
• A strong background in the design of bulk water reservoirs, water treatment works, stormwater management infrastructure, water retaining structures, reinforced concrete framed structures and steel framed structures will be advantageous.
• Experience with managing design teams, to complete tasks and produce high quality deliverables such as design calculations, drawings, schedules, and reports on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards.
• Proficient in the use of Master Series or Prokon, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Experience in the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, in particular ACC Docs and ACC Build, Revit and AutoCAD, will be advantageous.
• Must have a strong client focus.
• Must take ownership of projects.
• Must be an effective communicator (personal, phone, writing, email; etc);
• Own Vehicle
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Benefits:

• Market related salary
• Group Life Insurance
• Group Provident Fund
• Medical Aid Scheme