Senior Structural Engineer

2 months ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Arup Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer to join our Property, Science, Industry and Technology team in Durban, South Africa. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for leading the structural engineering design of projects, working closely with colleagues across the continent and region.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from conceptual design to completion, and will be responsible for managing the production of models, drawings, reports, and specifications to budgets and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the structural engineering design of projects, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to carry out hands-on design for a variety of projects, including appropriate use of technical analysis and design software packages.
  • Contribute across multiple projects with different design teams, liaising with collaborators and clients from inception to completion.
  • Manage the production of models, drawings, reports, and specifications to budgets and deadlines, analysing, designing, specifying, and report writing.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of others, including other disciplines and in-house specialists, providing technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced members of the team.
  • Contribute to business development activities, including contributing to bids.
  • Undertake project and team administration duties, including planning and monitoring the time of others.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA or equivalent.
  • Strong technical experience in structural engineering, with a broad range of hands-on experience of different structural forms, construction materials, design stages, and project sectors.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, with an appreciation for the role and interactions of all engineering services required to execute a project.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate options, consequences, and implications.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present and explain technical information to colleagues and clients.
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to mentor and develop junior staff.
About Arup

Arup is an independent multi-disciplinary firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today's built environment. We help our clients solve their most complex challenges, turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.

We are an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.

We are committed to creating and contributing to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture, and we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.



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