Senior Structural Engineer – Pretoria

About the role

Our client, a leading engineering and project services organisation, is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Pretoria team. This senior technical role involves leading structural projects from concept to delivery, providing technical leadership, and supporting business development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals, execution plans, fee proposals and cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies, option analyses and technical due diligence.
• Produce and review technical reports, calculations and specifications.
• Manage tender documentation, technical scopes, bid evaluations and recommendations.
• Coordinate design resources to ensure quality and programme adherence.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, municipalities and government stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers, technicians and draughting staff, ensuring quality oversight.
• Support business development, strategic planning and proposal preparation.

Required profile

• BSc or BEng degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years post‑registration.
• Extensive experience in commercial developments (offices, retail, hotels, healthcare) and preferably bridges or water‑retaining structures.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams and tender documentation.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Prokon
• Microsoft Office suite