Senior/Principal Structural Engineer
RPO Recruitment · Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
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- RPO Recruitment's client, a leading engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior / Principal Structural Engineer to take on a technically senior position in Richards Bay.
- This role is particularly suited to an engineer with a proven track record in structural evaluations, refurbishment and rehabilitation, as well as experience assessing the condition and remaining service life of structures. Exposure to mining environments will be highly advantageous.
- The successful individual will play a senior technical role within the business, taking responsibility for project delivery while supporting the development of less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior technical direction on structural engineering assignments.
- Lead the assessment of existing structures and identify appropriate remedial solutions.
- Develop rehabilitation strategies and recommendations based on structural condition.
- Oversee structural design work and ensure technically sound project outcomes.
- Take responsibility for the successful execution of assigned projects.
- Attend client engagements and provide professional engineering advice.
- Conduct site-based investigations and inspections.
- Guide and develop junior and intermediate members of the engineering team.
- Review technical work and contribute to maintaining engineering standards.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and project teams.
Requirements
- BEng/BSc or equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- At least 10 years' professional structural engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience across structural design, inspections/assessments and project execution.
- Strong background in structural rehabilitation and remaining-life evaluations.
- ECSA Pr Eng registration would be advantageous.
- Engineers who are actively working towards Pr Eng registration may also be considered.
- Confident dealing directly with clients and other project stakeholders.
- Valid driver's licence and access to own vehicle.
- Comfortable travelling between the office and mine/project sites as required.
Benefits
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications