Lead Structural Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027232/MDa

Date posted:

Friday, October 3, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

1 000 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to lead High-Impact Structural Projects Across the Middle East?

An exceptional opportunity to lead complex, high-value structural engineering projects across the Middle East. This role involves overseeing challenging design work, managing a high-performing team and driving innovation to shape the future of structural engineering on a global scale. Ideal for an engineering leader seeking to deliver excellence and make a tangible impact on landmark infrastructure projects.

POSITION INFO:

Landmark Projects Across the Middle East
Lead a dynamic structural engineering team through full project lifecycles
Deliver innovative, code-compliant designs for major infrastructure and building projects
Oversee structural analysis, modelling, and coordination using ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000 & Excel
Identify and mitigate design risks early in the process
Provide expert technical guidance to clients and multidisciplinary teams
Ensure delivery excellence through rigorous quality standards
Mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth across the team
Engage in site-based problem-solving as needed to keep projects on track

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 8–10 years of proven success in structural engineering
Deep knowledge of international standards: ACI, AISC, ASCE
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a sharp eye for detail
Experienced in delivering large-scale, complex structures
Excellent written and verbal communication for reports, presentations, and client interactions
Confident team leader with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities

Qualification:
BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering (Structural)
Master’s in Engineering (preferred)
PR Eng or PR Tech registration (highly advantageous)

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered

Contact MALIEKA DAWOOD on , quoting the Ref: CTE027232.

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