Professional Structural Engineer Cape Town

Lukhozi Consulting
Engineers is recruiting a Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist for its
office in Cape Town.

The salary will be
market related and dependant on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

·         Planning, design and contract administration of
engineering and building projects from inception to completion.

·         Prepare engineering calculations.

·         Prepare project and technical specifications.

·         Must be able to work independently as well as leading
an internal project team of designers and draughts persons.

·         Provide input to engineering, operating and capital
cost estimates.

·         Assist with managing and quality checking deliverables.

·         Review and evaluate technical work prepared by
junior and intermediate engineers and play an active role in the continuing
professional development of unregistered technical staff.

·         Preparation of tender documents.

·         Preparation of reports (Project Inception, Concept and Viability,
Design, tender evaluation, progress, financial, close-out, etc).

·         Carry out structural condition assessments and
report writing.

·         Day-to day contract administration and management of the structural works
of building and engineering projects.

·         Handling of technical queries and resolutions and leading Site and Technical
Meetings on site, including the taking of minutes.

·         Communicate frequently with all professionals and clients.

·         Handling of technical queries and dispute resolutions in conjunction
with others.

·         Assist with project safety and environmental matters during
construction.

Requirements

·         At least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis on
structural engineering.

·         Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering
Technologist.

·         At least 2 years’ verifiable post-registration experience in
the planning,
design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from
inception to completion.

·         A strong background in the design of bulk water
reservoirs, water treatment works, stormwater management infrastructure, water
retaining structures, reinforced concrete framed structures and steel framed
structures will be advantageous.

·         Experience with managing design teams, to complete tasks and produce
high quality deliverables such as design calculations, drawings, schedules, and
reports on time and within budget.

·         Strong understanding of design engineering codes and technical
standards.

·         Proficient in the use of Master Series or Prokon, Microsoft
Office Suite and Microsoft Project.

·         Experience in
the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, in particular ACC
Docs and ACC Build, Revit and AutoCAD, will be advantageous.

·         Must have a strong
client focus.

·         Must take
ownership of projects.

·         Must be an effective communicator (personal, phone, writing, email;
etc);

·         Own Vehicle

·         Valid Driver’s Licence

Benefits

·         Market related salary

·         Group Life Insurance

·         Group Provident Fund

·         Medical Aid Scheme