Senior Structural Engineer (Technical Leader) at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Core purpose:

The Technical Leader reports to the Discipline Leader (DL) and is responsible for managing the Structures Team and to ensure technical requirements for dedicated projects are met through appropriately planning, monitoring and controlling the technical programme of work for which the department is responsible.

Key Performance Areas:

• Take full responsibility for technical work and is recognised internally as a technical leader or specialist in a particular field.
• Proven innovation in design.
• Develop design methods or introduced new design techniques to the company.
• Prepare and present technical papers externally at seminars or conferences and take specific steps to enhance the technical image of the company.
• Successful contact with clients as a technical specialist, by means of momentum work gained.
• Fulfills the role of Design Review Engineer/Technical Leader for medium-sized projects including several large projects of medium complexity.
• Train and mentor junior employees.
• Business development, which includes successful client care and retention, and the financial and technical preparation and submission of proposals and bids.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Relevant engineering degree - B.Sc or B.Eng Degree (completed).
• ECSA - PrEng registration (required).

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience (after qualification) in Structural Design and Management
• Proven record of managing structural design team of at least 5 years.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience successfully managing projects (mostly medium-sized, with several large projects of medium complexity – more than one discipline) (proven by portfolio of evidence).
• Structural design experience with focus on civil and water retaining structures.