Job title: Professional Structural Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Construction
Salary type: Annual
Location: City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, WC
Job published: 24-08-2026
Job ID: 82210
Contact name: Aimee Dames
Phone number: +27684350564
Contact email: aimee@geotech.co.za

Job Description

Job Title:

Professional Structural Engineer

Responsibilities: 

  • Plan, design and administer engineering and building projects from inception to completion.
  • Prepare engineering calculations and technical documentation.
  • Prepare project and technical specifications.
  • Work independently while also leading an internal project team of designers and draughtspersons.
  • Provide input into engineering, operating and capital cost estimates.
  • Assist with managing and quality-checking project deliverables.
  • Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Contribute to the ongoing professional development of unregistered technical staff.
  • Prepare tender documentation.
  • Prepare project reports, including:
    • Project inception reports.
    • Concept and viability reports.
    • Design reports.
    • Tender evaluation reports.
    • Progress reports.
    • Financial reports.
    • Project close-out reports.
  • Conduct structural condition assessments and prepare detailed reports.
  • Manage the day-to-day contract administration and structural works for building and engineering projects.
  • Handle technical queries and facilitate effective resolutions.
  • Lead site and technical meetings, including preparing and recording meeting minutes.
  • Maintain regular communication with professionals, contractors and clients.
  • Assist with technical query and dispute resolution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
  • Assist with project safety and environmental matters during construction.
  • Perform general office and project-related administrative duties.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on Structural Engineering.
  • Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
  • Minimum 2 years’ verifiable post-registration experience in the planning, design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from inception to completion.
  • Strong background in the design of the following will be advantageous:
    • Bulk water reservoirs.
    • Water treatment works.
    • Stormwater management infrastructure.
    • Water-retaining structures.
    • Reinforced concrete-framed structures.
    • Steel-framed structures.
  • Experience managing design teams to complete tasks and deliver high-quality outputs, including design calculations, drawings, schedules and reports, within required timeframes and budgets.
  • Strong understanding of engineering design codes and technical standards.
  • Proficiency in MasterSeries or Prokon, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
  • Experience using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, particularly Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
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