Senior Structural Engineer - Cape Town

Join a leading consulting engineering firm in Cape Town as a Senior Structural Engineer. We are seeking a highly experienced and professionally registered engineer with a strong background in structural engineering, project management, and multidisciplinary project delivery. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical leader who is passionate about delivering innovative engineering solutions, mentoring teams, and building strong client relationships.

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, quality, profitability, and programme delivery.
• Develop project execution plans and monitor progress to ensure contractual milestones are achieved.
• Conduct project health checks and implement recovery plans where required.
• Manage project risks while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Attend and facilitate project meetings while providing technical leadership throughout project lifecycles.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying tender opportunities and contributing to tender submissions and RFPs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review and oversee structural engineering designs, technical documentation, and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with company Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001 standards, and engineering best practices.
• Evaluate technical issues and recommend practical engineering solutions where required.
• Prepare project reports and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Maintain exceptional professional standards while ensuring engineering excellence across all projects.

Education

• BSc/BEng/BTech Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr. Eng. or Professional Engineering Technologist.
• Project Management qualification will be advantageous.

Experience

• 10–15 years' post-qualification experience within the built environment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a client-facing Project Management or Technical Lead role.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary building and infrastructure projects.
• Experience across commercial, residential, educational, healthcare, industrial, and high-rise developments.
• Experience with water-retaining structures will be advantageous.
• Strong contract administration and project management experience.
• Proficiency in MS Project (or equivalent scheduling software).
• Experience with structural design software is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please send your CV to Sign in to view email

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.