Senior Marine Structures Engineer

SUMMARY:
Join a specialist engineering team shaping the future of marine infrastructure in Africa and beyond.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:

Are you a highly experienced Marine Structures Engineer ready to take ownership of complex and meaningful coastal and port infrastructure projects?
A specialist marine engineering consultancy is expanding its South African technical capability and is seeking a Senior Marine Structures Engineer to lead the structural discipline from Cape Town.
This is a rare opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a high‑performance environment, and is ready to influence major marine projects across Africa, the Middle East, and international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead structural design for marine and coastal assets including jetties, quay walls, dolphins, fender systems, and deck‑on‑pile structures.
• Approve structural calculations, drawings, reports, and technical documentation.
• Work closely with coastal, geotechnical, and offshore teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Provide construction‑phase support, technical guidance, and QA oversight.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to establishing internal design standards.

• BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering (MSc/MEng advantageous).
• Registered Pr Eng (or eligible within 6–12 months).
• 7–12 years’ experience in marine structural engineering.
• Strong competence in structural modelling, hand calculations, and marine loading.
• Ability to lead independently with minimal oversight.

• High-impact technical leadership role
• Opportunity to shape a growing SA engineering capability
• Complex, challenging, international marine projects
• Professional growth with a specialist consultancy