Senior Civil Engineering Technologist

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

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