Senior Professional Engineer: Structural - (ENG-039.1) at Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa

About the Role

• We are looking to recruit a Senior Professional Structural Engineer to fulfil role of Technical Lead in MCF & Industry in South Africa teams which are looking to recruit to expand and develop its South Africa based Structural Engineering team to assist with our growing workload.

Job Requirements
Desired Qualifications and Professional Registration

• BEng / MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering;
• At least 15 years relevant working experience in buildings structural engineering design and supervision in a consulting engineering environment; Considered well-known and respected expert internally and externally in field of expertise.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a PrEng is required;
• Knowledge of BIM processes (ISO19650) and implementation
• Some experience of Common Data Environment platforms such as Asite, ACC or BIM360
• Proficient in relevant software tools, including Revit, Revizto and Structural/Civil software including:
• Prokon
• TEKLA
• Autodesk Robot
• Good knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry, local and international design codes;

Duties and Responsibilities

Your role will include:

• Providing technical leadership to the South Africa Structural Engineering team, reporting to the Associate Director / Director.
• Provide technical leadership on projects, mentoring, and coaching to design engineers or technologists.
• Manage and deliver the structural work packages and drive discipline quality assurance / control in multiple projects.
• People and resourcing management of the structures team.
• Business development support including technical input into bids and proposals.
• Maintaining effective communication and relationship with our global partners (NL, GER & UK)
• There will be a requirement to support our global partners (NL, GER & UK) on MCF & Industry projects.
• There will be a requirement from time to time to assist our Water, Smart Mobility & Aviation Advisory Groups with a range of projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Further development of technical standards, libraries, templates, processes, etc. Drives quality and efficiency improvements.
• Manage and deliver the structural work packages in multiple projects.
• Preparation of designs for and associated structures, from initial concepts through to detailed designs.
• Ensure that the structures are designed to meet the necessary building codes and standards. This includes the design of foundations, structural steel, concrete, and other structural elements.
• Work closely with other discipline teams involved in the design process, including mechanical and electrical engineers, architects, and project managers. You will ensure that all engineering aspects are coordinated and integrated into the overall design.
• Be responsible for providing technical expertise in civil and structural engineering. You will be expected to be up to date with the latest technologies and industry standards.
• You will ensure that all project milestones are met on time and within budget. This includes managing the project schedule, budget, and resources.
• Production of design calculations including using 3D modelling software, checking, and reviewing of calculations produced by others.
• Producing sketch drawings / details for drawing / modelling by others and complete checking and reviewing of these prior to issue.
• Preparation of specifications, and assistance with contract documents.
• Conduct inspections and surveys, preparation of reports, structural analysis, and reporting.
• You will ensure that the structural teams contribute to achievement of project goals. This includes managing the structures team’s project quality, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Communicate the status of projects to internal directors and external stakeholders (clients) on an ad-hoc and formal basis.

Behaviours and Values Required

• Positive regard
• Interpersonal skills
• Efficiency orientation
• Respect
• Accountability
• Trustworthiness
• An entrepreneurial, proactive, and flexible attitude;
• Result oriented and have a proactive problem solving attitude;
• You perform best in a multidisciplinary team;
• You have excellent communication skills towards colleagues and clients;