Structural Engineer / Technologist

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000456/LL

Date posted:

Friday, August 28, 2026

Location:

Westville, South Africa

Salary:

500000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Structural Engineer or Structural Engineering Technologist to join its Durban team.

The successful candidate will be involved in the structural design and delivery of projects from concept and detailed design through to construction, with exposure to industrial, logistics, warehousing, cold-storage, processing and other commercial development projects.

This position would suit a practical structural professional who is comfortable taking responsibility for design work while coordinating with clients, architects, contractors and other engineering disciplines.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering, or BTech/BEngTech in Civil Engineering with an appropriate structural engineering focus.
Approximately 5–10 years' relevant structural engineering experience, preferably within a consulting engineering environment.
Demonstrable experience in the structural analysis and design of buildings and/or industrial structures.
Good working knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake structural analysis, design and detailing for building and industrial structures.
Design reinforced concrete, structural steel and associated foundations and structural elements.
Prepare and review structural calculations, design reports, drawings and technical documentation.
Develop practical and cost-effective structural solutions appropriate to project requirements.
Coordinate structural designs with architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical and other project disciplines.
Provide technical input from concept and feasibility stages through detailed design and construction.
Review drawings and information prepared by technicians and draughting personnel.
Carry out site inspections and construction monitoring to verify that structural works are completed in accordance with the design intent.
Respond to technical queries arising during construction and assist with resolving site-related engineering issues.
Attend client, professional team and site meetings as required.
Liaise with contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
Assist with the preparation of specifications, schedules, technical reports and tender or construction documentation.
Ensure designs comply with applicable South African codes, standards and statutory requirements.
Manage assigned design tasks and deliverables against agreed project programmes.
Contribute to internal design reviews, quality-control processes and technical problem solving.
Support junior engineering and technical team members where required.

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