An innovative and fast-growing design-and-build organisation is seeking a talented Structural Engineer to join its multidisciplinary engineering team in Ndabeni, Cape Town.
This environment is driven by creativity, technology, and a passion for designing and constructing high-quality residential and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will work alongside architects, engineers, developers, and construction teams in a collaborative studio setting that spans the full value chain from raw land and urban design to detailed architecture, structural design, and in-house construction delivery.
The organisation embraces cutting-edge tools, digital workflows, cloud-based platforms, and advanced construction technologies, offering constant exposure to innovative methods and modern engineering practices.
This role is ideal for an engineer with 3-5 years, structural experience and a strong grounding in analysis, modelling, and design. You will contribute to both conventional and proprietary building systems, providing safe, efficient, and technically sound solutions across a wide range of projects.
Perform structural analysis and design using FEM techniques and specialised engineering software.
Prepare, verify, and present structural calculations, reports, and design specifications.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, draughtsmen, and construction teams to ensure structural integrity and design accuracy.
Conduct structural assessments and site inspections during design and construction phases.
Ensure all designs comply with relevant SANS codes, building regulations, and project standards.
Support construction teams by resolving design queries and proposing practical, innovative engineering solutions.
Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Structural Engineering (required).
3-5 years of experience in structural design and analysis.
Proficiency in FEM tools such as Autodesk Robot, ETABS, Prokon, or similar.
Strong understanding of SANS requirements and local construction methods.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team.
Strong analytical mindset, with close attention to detail.
Progress toward ECSA registration will be advantageous.
Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, please take your application as unsuccessful.
Boardroom Appointments is a global specialist in Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Project Staffing, Temporary Employment Solutions, Training, HR Consultancy and Expatriate Mobility that operates extensively in Africa, EMEA, America, and Europe.
We have been industry leaders since 1989. Our dynamic team of recruitment and labour professionals has serviced hundreds of clients and placed thousands of candidates in various industries across the globe. We have gained invaluable insight and experience into global market trends and human resource workings.
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Today, Boardroom Appointments has a global candidate database and network, servicing clients around the world with all their Human Capital needs.
This experience allows clients to rely on us FULLY for all their talent needs, both permanent and temporary, while they focus on their core business.
We custom design solutions to perfectly fit our client's recruitment needs and form long-lasting relationships based on quality service and flawlessly fulfilled deliverables.
Our team is comprised of passionate and driven individuals who strive to maintain the best and most professional service to our clients.
We are focused, passionate, and we love what we do.
