Senior Structural Engineer

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead structural design and project delivery across a range of built environment projects for public and private sector clients. The role involves managing client and senior stakeholder relationships, ensuring projects meet programme, design specifications, quality, and budget requirements, while contributing to team leadership, business development, and the growth of the V3 brand and culture.

Location

Cape Town

Contract type

Permanent

Department

Infrastructure – Built Environment

Key Responsibilities

Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management
Design management and project implementation
Documentation management and quality assurance
Construction monitoring and contract administration (project-specific)
Project budgets and cost management (when delegated)
Managing and mentoring support staff
Business development and networking

Reporting Line

Business Unit Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

BSc Civil Engineering, BTech Civil Engineering, or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering

Professional Registration(s)

Registered with ECSA as Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech.
Registration with NHBRC beneficial
Registration with GBCSA beneficial

Years of Relevant Experience

5+ years post-professional registration experience

Preferred Project Experience

Built environment, particularly building-related projects

Technical Skills / Software Required

AutoCAD
Prokon
AEC packages, Revit, or BIM experience beneficial
Experience with JBCC and NEC suites of contracts beneficial

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s licence
Own vehicle

Soft Skills / Cultural Fit

Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
Good leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team
Enthusiastic about improving the safety performance of site operations