Senior Structural Engineer at SMEC

The role 

We are currently seeking a talented Senior Structural Engineer in our Urban Development section in our Johannesburg office. The person will be responsible for providing professional services on projects within the Functional group and for providing feedback 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

REPORTS TO

Function Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptual and detailed design development on multiple complex projects
• Ability to provide efficient structural engineering solutions to meet project requirements
• Strong emphasis on structural engineering detailed design using both; relevant structural engineering design software, and using first principle hand calculation checks
• Assist with budgets, resourcing and outsourcing of work within the section
• Develop increased design ability and quality
• Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Provide technical solutions and develop appreciation of outcomes
• Able to check and take responsibility for the work of others
• Able to present / represent their technical work as well as present service offering to potential clients and present technical work at technical conferences
• Able to draft responses to straightforward bids (assistance sought with commercial aspects)
• Develop knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management
• Able to assign work to others
• Successful in identifying and following through on leads associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with
• Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets
• Niche technical building design expertise,
• Supervises small team of Engineers and draftsmen
• Ability to supervise Engineers or Technicians in undertaking checks and inspections of constructed works for compliance with design and specifications, including monitoring and proposing remedial actions
• Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle
• Support business development in selling services to client, marketing material development, identifying key partners and technologies for SMEC services
• Assist the Contracts Engineer (C&P specific)
• Assist management staff
• Manage sub-consultants
• Communicate with the client on general matters
• Work on multiple projects/contracts at the same time
• Draft and implement Works Authorisations/ Variation Orders with the approval of line manager
• Asses Contractor’s claims and draft recommendations/ rulings/ determinations
• Coordinate tasks and staff
• Provide support for the verification of subconsultants invoices
• Provide support in the drafting and submitting of work authorisations
• Provide technical support to other FG’s
• Support regional initiatives
• Develop and maintain existing client relationships and maintain good client satisfaction
• Assist in the financials and financial management/planning of projects
• Do forecasting for projects.
• Assist in marketing and development approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from clients- generate repeat business
• Assist in winning and delivering projects and new work for the section
• Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Mentoring graduates
• Work allocation to the team members and ensuring effective utilisation of team members
• Managing all or sections of projects
• Submission of EOIs, RFQ’s, tenders and Proposals for the section and to provide input into large infrastructure projects as required
• Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from an accredited university/college
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience on complex building projects
• Relevant Professional Registration
• Post graduate qualification in Structures will be advantageous
• Ability to effectively write reports
• 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
• Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment
• Project financial knowledge, budgeting, forecasting and invoicing
• Excellent communication skills

Closing date: Monday, 14 November 2022