Senior Structural Engineer

WSP in AfricaMidrand, Gauteng, South Africa

20 days ago

Job description

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Key Role & Responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Structural Engineer who is able to work independently in the Structural Engineering field. This individual plans, organizes, and controls complex projects, and makes recommendations on alternate solutions to engineering problems. They are able to prepare and present technical reports and demonstrate extensive competency and experience in supporting the delivery of a range of projects of varying scale. This includes leadership exposure across people, project, client, and technical domains.

Responsibilities

Design and manage structural engineering projects in a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering environment.
Responsible for analysis / review of reinforced concrete and steel structures.
Delivery of projects following a modern BIM workflow; operate Revit models and cloud‑based platforms.
Demonstrate a good understanding of structural element estimates, practical construction methods and economic considerations. Able to prepare paperless structural schemes.
Responsible for leading small design teams.
Produce quality work that conforms to WSP ISO quality standards.
Monitor and manage the design teams to meet deadlines.
Client and project team liaison.
Manage multiple projects including project finance and resources.
Assist in team management with the senior leadership team.

Health & Safety

Role model for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.

Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.

Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained.

Qualifications

BSc Eng / BEng / BSc (Hons) in Structural Engineering. MEng / MSc of advantage.

7 or more years’ experience mainly in structural engineering.

Registered as PrEng with ECSA.

Civil engineering experience advantageous.

Project Management experience advantageous.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

Proven record of delivering in a deadline‑oriented environment.

Excellent people skills – clients and staff.

Self‑driven personality (focused, systematic and controlled).

Computer literacy (e.g. MS Office Suite) is essential.

Proficiency in BIM software packages (e.g. Revit, CAD).

Proficiency in Prokon design software is essential.

Proficiency in Finite Element design software is necessary and of advantage. SAFE, ETABS, Robot or similar.

Proficiency in simple programming (e.g. MS Excel) essential.

Proficiency in visual programming environment and parametric design (e.g. Rhino & Grasshopper) of advantage.

Ability to interact with the office team and construction team.

Valid ID / Driver’s License.

Take pride and ownership one’s work.

Client focused (Client retention / development).

Able / Willing to travel.

Benefits

Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. If working from home, part‑time or flexible start / finish time, let us know as part of your application. Competitive pay, standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, paid professional subscriptions. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity / paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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Structural Engineer • Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa