Structural Engineer (Buildings)

Clean water, safe roads and sound structures start with a good engineer at the civil engineering consultancy in Alberton. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Alberton-based, with most of your time spent at a civil engineering consultancy. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Chair site meetings and handle contractor queries
• Write design reports and handover documents
• Review geotechnical reports and choose suitable foundations
• Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
• Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals
• Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue
• Work out loads to SANS 10160 for buildings and structures

• Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
• Code 08 licence and willingness to spend time on site
• Good grasp of South African design codes for your field
• At least 3 years in design or construction supervision
• BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering

• Contract management training for NEC or GCC
• Master's degree in structural or water engineering
• Experience on public sector infrastructure projects

• Flexible working on design weeks
• Professional development and mentorship toward Pr Eng
• Site allowance when you work as resident engineer

• Group your experience by type: water, roads, structures. Consultants look for the exact type in the job ad.
• Mention the design software you use and the codes you design to, so the reviewer does not have to guess.