SUMMARY:
Principal / Senior Structural Engineer
POSITION INFO:
Employer Description Our client is a global asset management and engineering consultancy that specializes in helping asset-intensive industries improve performance through the integration of people, processes, technology, and data. Job Description You Will: •Complete technical duties as directed by the Engineer inclusive of design, costing and specifications •Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality •Present \/ represent their technical work as well as present service offering to potential clients and present technical work at technical conferences •Provide technical solutions and develop appreciation of outcomes •Responsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost •Check and inspect constructed works for compliance to design and specifications with moderate supervision •Communicate with consultants on technical matters •Draft and implement Works Authorisations\/ Variation Orders •Review Contractor's claims and draft recommendations\/ rulings\/ determinations •Provide support in the drafting and submitting of work authorisations •Provide technical support to other departments Qualifications •BEng \/ BSc(Eng) or equivalent NQF8 qualification in Civil\/Structural Engineering. •Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) is beneficial; candidates working towards registration will also be considered Skills •10+ years of relevant professional experience. •Knowledge of structural draughting\/modelling packages (Autocad, Revit, Tekla Structures) •Competency in reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry and timber design •Knowledge of structural elemental and Finite element design packages (Prokon, Etabs, Frame, Safe, Tekla Structure Designer, etc) will be advantageous •Experience in commercial, industrial or residential sector projects is advantageous •Previous experience with construction supervision and\/or structural due diligence inspections •Ability to effectively write reports •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment. •Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment •Professional delivery and appearance to ensure the organisations image is maintained •Courteous and business orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations
