Structural Engineer (Pr Eng) - Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitments client, a leading civil and structural engineering consulting firm in South Africa is currently looking to hire a qualified Professional Structural Engineer who can join their successful team in Johannesburg as soon as possible. Responsibilities: Conceptual and detailed design development on multiple complex projects Ability to provide efficient structural engineering solutions to meet project requirements Strong emphasis on structural engineering detailed design with a firm grasp on the latest and most relevant structural engineering design software, and using first principle hand calculations to check results Assist with budgets, resourcing and outsourcing of work within the department Develop increased design ability and quality Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality Provide technical solutions and develop appreciation of outcomes Able to check and take responsibility for the work of others Able to present / represent their technical work as well as present service offering to potential clients. Able to draft responses to straightforward bids (assistance sought with commercial aspects) Develop knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management Able to assign work to others Successful in identifying and following through on leads associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets Niche technical building design expertise, Ability to supervise Engineers or Technicians in undertaking checks and inspections of constructed works for compliance with design and specifications, including monitoring and proposing remedial actions Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle Assist management staff Manage sub-consultants Communicate with the client on general matters Work on multiple projects/contracts at the same time Draft and implement Works Authorisations/ Variation Orders with the approval of line manager Coordinate tasks and staff Provide support for the verification of subconsultants invoices Provide support in the drafting and submitting of work authorisations Provide technical support to other departments Develop and maintain existing client relationships and maintain good client satisfaction Assist in the financials and financial management/planning of projects Do forecasting and revenue recognition Assist in marketing and development approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from clients- generate repeat business Assist in winning and delivering projects and new work for the department Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget Mentoring graduates Work allocation to the team members and ensuring effective utilisation of team members Managing all or sections of projects Submission of EOIs, RFQs, tenders and Proposals for the department and to provide input into large infrastructure projects as required Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets Requirements: BEng/BSc degree in Civil Engineering Minimum 10 years relevant experience as a Structural Engineer in a consulting environment Minimum 2-3 years post-professional registration experience Excellent report writing skills Proficiency in relevant design software Presentable and well spoken with excellent communication skills Project financial knowledge, budgeting, forecasting and invoicing Benefits: Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date: 7/3/2025