Bosch Projects – Lead Structural Engineer at SMEC

The role 

We are currently seeking a talented Structural Engineer in our Urban Development section in our Cape Town office. The person will be responsible for providing professional services on projects within the Functional group and for providing assistance to the Finance Manager, Section Manager and Professionals/Consultants in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will be able to:

• Build SMEC's brand regionally & Nationally as a leading consultant with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality, and project delivery
• Assist the Regions to achieve sustainable growth of the group through targeted client relationship management and business development activity
• When required, provide project governance, at project manager level, of project management in the group to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness, and quality
• Support functional management to provide leadership to the employees in the group to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention, and professional development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical

• Completing technical duties as directed by the Engineer inclusive of design, costing and specifications
• Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Able to present / represent their technical work as well as present service offering to potential clients and present technical work at technical conferences
• Provide technical solutions and develop appreciation of outcomes
• Responsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost
• Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance to design and specifications with moderate supervision
• Communicate with consultants on technical matters
• Draft and implement Works Authorisations/ Variation Orders
• Assess Contractor’s claims and draft recommendations/ rulings/ determinations
• Provide support in the drafting and submitting of work authorisations
• Provide technical support to other FG’s

Managerial

• Work allocation to the team members and ensuring effective utilisation of team members
• Able to Lead a small team of Technicians/Draughtsmen on a project
• Provide support for the verification of subconsultants invoices
• Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets
• Able to draft responses to straightforward bids (assistance sought with commercial aspects)
• Work on multiple projects/contracts at the same time

Developmental

• Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets
• Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle
• Train Technicians/Draughtsmen in relevant software tools
• Support regional initiatives
• Develop and maintain existing client relationships and maintain good client satisfaction

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Professionalism
• Quality and timeliness of reporting
• Planning of workload to meet deadlines
• Reporting to meet project and internal requirements
• Knowledge and implementation of SMEC’s systems and procedures
• Brand awareness and SMEC cultural development

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college
• Registration as Candidate with ECSA
• 3 - 5 years of professional experience
• Knowledge of structural draughting/modelling packages (Autocad, Revit, Tekla Structures)
• Knowledge of structural design packages (Prokon, Etabs, Frame, Safe, Tekla Structure Designer, etc) will be advantageous.
• Previous experience with construction supervision and/or structural due diligence inspections
• Ability to effectively write reports
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Professional delivery and appearance to ensure SMEC image is maintained
• Courteous and business orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations

Closing Date: 30th, June 2022