PERI

Design Office Manager

PERI  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Role Summary:

There is an exciting opportunity for a Design Office Manager at our Cape Town branch. This role is suited for a Civil Engineer who will be managing a team of Design Engineers (Civil)

  • Provide most technically effective solution for client and most effective for PERI on standard and complex applications.
  • Provide most technically effective solution for client and most cost effective for PERI on special applications under supervision.
  • Interaction with the client through face-to-face meetings, email, phone, or MS Teams.
  • Provide technical consultation to Sales Department and Clients, during meetings or technical site service for standard to complex applications.
  • Attend weekly resource planning meetings and advise on project progress.
  • Oversee quality and technical accuracy of all work produced in design team.
  • Communicate the PERI technical Strategies to the technical team.
  • Prepare and monitor training for the Design Team members.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Understand and implement all PERI Engineering relevant directives to all employees reporting to this position.
  • Overseeing and organizing complete formwork/scaffolding design process of the team (correct, accurate and on time).
  • Check and approve all designs for relevant design office.
  • PR signoff on projects when required.
  • Assess, train, and develop skill level of design team members.
  • Apply In-depht knowledge of PERI design processes and products.
  • Communicate relevant information with other departments.
  • Active participation in technical negotiations and meetings with clients.
  • To have a proactive responsibility and awareness for OHSA procedures related to the area of responsibility.
  • Assist in the guidance and mentoring of Engineering Designers, Design Draughtsman & Snr Design Draughtsman.

Experience/ Qualifications & Skills/Attributes:

  • Minimum 5 years of formwork/scaffolding experience
  • Experience in leading a team

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • Degree or National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Skills/Attributes

  • Entrepreneurial thinking
  • IT proficient (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • High knowledge of PERICAD / CAD
  • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in English (speaking, reading and writing)
  • Strong work ethic, open and reliable
  • Trustworthy and honest
  • Driving License
  • Registered Professional or demonstrable progress towards professional registration. (PrEng/PrTEch/PrTechni)
  • Draughting or construction experience

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About PERI

Sky-high monuments in Asia, highly efficient industrial plants in Europe, or school buildings in Africa – the world is our construction site.

With a turnover of € 1,862 million in 2025, PERI is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of formwork and scaffolding systems. With around 10.000 employees and well over 140 warehouse locations in more than 63 countries, the family-owned company with headquarters in Weissenhorn (Germany) serves its customers with innovative system equipment and comprehensive services relating to all aspects of formwork and scaffolding technology.

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Imprint:

Publisher:

PERI SE

Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 19

89264 Weissenhorn

Germany

Phone.: +49 (0)7309.950-0

Fax: +49 (0)7309.951-0

info@peri.com

www.peri.com

Location of Headquarters: Weißenhorn

Registry Court Memmingen HRB 19649

Members of the Board:Christian Schwörer (CEO), Jürgen Voss (CFO), Martin Schlecker (COO), Goran Kovacev (CSO)

Chairman of the Administrative Board: Prof. Dr. Rainer Kögel

VAT No. DE 811204371

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Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Weissenhorn, DE
Year Founded
1969
Website
peri.com
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