Structural Project Engineer

About the Company

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 15,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.

About the Role

We are seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join our growing design team based in South Africa, supporting the delivery of international water and wastewater infrastructure projects across United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle East.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and coordination of structural elements for treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations, and related civil structures. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure that all structural designs meet project, safety, and quality standards while contributing to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with Nicholas O’Dwyer’s global engineering teams, gain exposure to major infrastructure programmes, and contribute to projects that have a real environmental and community impact.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver structural designs for reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry structures related to international water and wastewater infrastructure (e.g. tanks, process buildings, intake structures, reservoirs).
• Undertake concept, preliminary, and detailed design, including structural analysis, design reports, and calculation packages.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, BS Standards, and international best practice.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, process, mechanical, and electrical engineers, to ensure design integration.
• Support the preparation of design deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Provide technical support during procurement and construction, including responding to technical queries and reviewing contractor submissions.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises to optimise design efficiency and buildability.
• Contribute to project planning and delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule targets are achieved.
• Engage with clients, project partners, and internal teams across multiple countries.
• Mentor and support the development of graduate engineers and CAD technicians within the team.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation within the project team.

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