Senior Civil Engineering Technologist Job Centurion area,South Africa,Engineering

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead complex and high-value feasibility studies, concept designs and performance-based design initiatives; take overall technical responsibility for major project packages.
Prepare clear, accurate structural drawings, specifications and technical reports suitable for permitting, tendering and construction.
Perform structural analysis and design using appropriate methods (hand calculations, finite-element analysis, frame modelling) and ensure designs meet local and international codes and standards.
Provide design alternatives and optimisation, addressing durability, constructability, lifecycle cost and sustainability where applicable.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders to ensure integrated engineering designs.
Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex engineering issues.
Provide final technical sign-off on design deliverables within the senior delegation limits; review and approve high-risk calculations and critical interface details.

Project Management

Manage multiple projects or large, multi-discipline projects concurrently; act as Project Engineer or Technical Lead on major contracts.
Oversee project financials, risk registers and client escalations; be accountable for project profitability and technical deliverable acceptance.
Coordinate external specialist consultants and third-party reviewers at senior level.

Construction Oversight

Lead site technical teams during critical construction phases, complex installations or dispute resolution.
Provide senior representation at client/contractor technical meetings, lead dispute resolution and claims assessments related to structural matters.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Promote correct use of company quality systems and provide input for continuous improvement.
Establish and enforce QA/QC processes for the structural group; lead independent technical checks and root-cause reviews for significant design non-conformances.
Lead statutory liaison for complex approvals and act as named responsible engineer for regulatory submissions where required.

Continuous Improvement

Stay updated on industry trends, technologies and regulations related to civil and structural engineering.
Keep abreast of advances in materials, construction techniques, codes, software and sustainable design practices; propose relevant adoption.
Sponsor and prioritise departmental improvement projects (tools, standards, training); champion adoption of new technologies (BIM, parametric design, automated checking).
Lead post-project reviews and embed lessons learned into standards and templates.

Mentoring

Provide on-the-job mentoring and formal training to junior and mid-level engineers, design leads, high-potential staff and senior draughtsmen.
Design and deliver structured training programs.

Sales and marketing

Lead technical input on major bids and pursuit strategies; prepare and present to clients and executive stakeholders.
Develop strategic client relationships, secure repeat business, and support pricing and commercial strategy for structural services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Qualifications

Certificate / Dilpoma in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline required. (Degree not required)
Valid driver’s license.
ECSA Professional registration required.

Experience

Eight (8) years + of relevant structural engineering experience.
Excellent knowledge of engineering principles, practices and codes.
Proven track record leading complex structural projects, multi-discipline teams and major client engagements.

Proficiency in the following software:

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