Senior Civil Engineering Technologist

SUMMARY:
Senior Civil Engineering Technologist
📍 Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based)
🏢 Department: Civil & Structural Engineering
💼 Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
💰 Remuneration: R60 000 – R80 000 pm CTC, negotiable, based on experience

About the Company
Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm delivering advanced engineering solutions across South Africa and internationally.
Their projects span the ferroalloy, steel, PGM, nuclear, energy, industrial and pulp & paper sectors, with specialist expertise in process plants, gas cleaning and off-gas systems, waste energy recovery and sustainable engineering solutions.
Our client is also seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist to join the company’s Civil Engineering Department. As a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist, you will specialise in structural engineering and be responsible for project planning, design, and construction management.
This senior position provides technical leadership across multiple projects, sets technical standards, leads complex projects, serves as the primary technical contact for key clients, contributes to the engineering team's strategic planning, and delivers safe, cost-effective, code-compliant structural designs. The Senior Civil Engineering Technologist must combine strong technical design skills, practical construction oversight experience, excellent project management, and the ability to mentor junior staff and support business growth.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Engineering Studies and Design 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: Prokon Analysis Software. Autodesk: Robot Structural Analysis Idea Statica: Structural Steel Connections. Autocad: 2D drawing software. Tekla Structures: 3D modelling and fabrication drawings. Autodesk Revit. WHAT WE OFFER Permanent contract, subject to a probation period.