Structural Draughtsman

About the role

A well-established engineering company is looking for an experienced Structural Draughtsman to join its team in Faure, Western Cape. The position is permanent and the salary is negotiable and highly competitive depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Produce detailed structural drawings for reinforced concrete structures, including layouts, sections, elevations and construction details.
• Complete reinforcing detailing and reinforcement drawings, and produce detailed steel structure drawings and detailing.
• Interpret engineering designs, structural drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Develop accurate, detailed drawings suitable for construction and work closely with structural engineers and the wider project team.
• Ensure drawings are accurate and coordinated and completed within required deadlines.
• Assist with drawing revisions and incorporate engineering changes as required.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Structural Draughting, Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field is advantageous.
• Proven experience in structural draughting.
• Strong experience with reinforced concrete detailing; steel detailing experience is essential.
• Experience producing structural layouts, sections and detailed drawings.

Required skills

• PADS is required, particularly for steel detailing.
• MicroStation is highly preferred.
• AutoCAD is acceptable as an alternative to MicroStation if the candidate has strong skills and can learn quickly.
• Other relevant structural detailing software is advantageous.

Candidates should apply through RPO Recruitment.