Structural Engineer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

HIRING: Structural engineer (CT)

Technical
• Completing technical duties as directed by the Engineer inclusive of design, costing and specifications
• Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Able to 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
• Ability to 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

Leadership and management
• Work allocation to the team members and ensuring effective utilisation of team members
• Able to Lead a small team of Technicians/Draughtsmen on a project
• Provide support for the verification of subconsultants invoices
• Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle
• Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets
• Able to draft responses to straightforward bids (assistance sought with commercial aspects)
• Work on multiple projects/contracts at the same time

Developmental
• Develop understanding of departmental technologies and markets
• Train Technicians/Draughtsmen in relevant software tools
• Support regional initiatives
• Develop and maintain existing client relationships and maintain good client satisfaction
• Engage in continuous professional development and take necessary steps in the process for professional registration

Requirements:

•Bs c or BTech in Civil Engineering/higher degree from accredited university/college

• Registration as Candidate with ECSA

•5 - 7 years of 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.

Please send your CV to if you are interested.