The Structural Engineering Lead is responsible for providing technical project planning, management, and oversight for key initiatives and project implementation. The lead ensures that these projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while applying all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS) that enables the business to retain its ISO 9001 accreditation.
You will be responsible for managing all phases of the project in the Structural Engineering division.
Project management including all project resources (including partners/subcontractors/specialist services), project planning, scheduling, risk management, scope management, internal and external communication, and status reporting.
This position reports directly to the CEO and be based in their Pretoria office.
Duties and responsibilities:
Lead and manage building projects
Budgeting, resource allocation, procedures, profitability, quality, and standards
Develop and communicate project goals and deliverables; assess and evaluate project teamwork to ensure successful completion of projects
Undertake Client liaison and communication with all stakeholders of the individual projects
Preparation of project plans, conducting project health checks, and overseeing the implementation of recovery plans where necessary
Technical coordination within the business and with external team members and/or stakeholders
Assisting the Business Development team and the relevant Executive in identifying opportunities for tendering, preparation of requests for proposals, and full tender proposals
Oversee project production efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget
Generate relevant reports for projects as required by the business
New business development
Conduct & attend meetings with clients, professional teams, and contractors.
Desired Experience & Qualification
BSc / B.Eng / B-Tech Degree
10-15 years’ post-qualification experience in the built environment and at least 5 ears in a Technical Lead role
Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer/ Technologist
Proven track record as Project/Technical Lead on multi-disciplinary building & Infrastructure projects
Project Management experience to manage medium to high-rise office, residential, educational, healthcare, commercial and industrial buildings and water-retaining structures
Experience in contract administration & management of multi-disciplinary building & Infrastructure projects
Key Knowledge Areas and Competencies
Strong leadership and technical experience
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Problem-Solving
Critical thinking
Analytical
Strategic
Tactical & Operational skills
Please ONLY respond if you meet the minimum requirements of BSc /BEng/15 years + Structural Engineering/ PR Eng.
