Senior Civil & Structural Engineer

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB011943/KVM

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Join a global leader in engineering and project delivery, specializing in creating innovative solutions across energy, mining, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. Be part of a dynamic team driving projects that make a real impact, working with cutting-edge technology, and delivering excellence across diverse industries.

As the Senior Civil & Structural Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing civil and structural engineering designs for mining and minerals processing projects, including providing professional sign-off.
Your role involves coordinating design functions, conducting technical reviews to ensure compliance with project objectives, and delivering cost-effective solutions on time.
You'll also mentor junior staff to enhance their technical skills and understanding of company systems.
Safety is a priority, and you'll contribute to health, safety, and environmental policies, ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders.

Location: Johannesburg
Contract: Until 30 June 2026

POSITION INFO:
Requirements for this role:

- Experienced in the civil (concrete) and structural steelwork design of crane buildings.
- Be able to produce quality calculations that are aligned with a demanding project schedule.
- Responsible for the civil and structural engineering detail design on mining and minerals processing plant projects / studies, including professional sign off.
- Coordinate and supervise design functions within projects /studies.
- Undertake technical reviews / audits to ensure that designs are in accordance with project / study requirements and company objectives and are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Qualifications & Experience:

BSc (Civil Engineering) / BEng (Civil)
Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
Minimum of 10 to 15 years civil and structural design experience in the mining and minerals industry, preferably worked within an EPC/EPCM engineering environment.
Dynamic analysis and design experience.
Platework design experience.
Site experience: construction and commissioning.

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