Structural Engineer (Buildings)

You'll design and supervise infrastructure people use every day, with the bulk water utility in Fourways. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

This post is in Fourways (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals
• Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
• Design water pipelines, sewers and stormwater systems with hydraulic software
• Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue
• Write design reports and handover documents
• Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments

• Code 08 licence and willingness to spend time on site
• Experience with structural or hydraulic design software
• At least 3 years in design or construction supervision
• Good grasp of South African design codes for your field
• Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
• Registered with ECSA as a professional or candidate

• Registration with SAICE and active CPD
• Master's degree in structural or water engineering

• Professional development and mentorship toward Pr Eng
• Group life and disability cover
• Flexible working on design weeks

• Say whether you have done resident engineer work. It is a separate skill and often in short supply.
• Group your experience by type: water, roads, structures. Consultants look for the exact type in the job ad.