Civil and Structural Engineer

Established in South Africa in 1959, thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is the local subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Uhde. Underpinned by a global footprint with local presence, we are a market-leading technology, engineering, construction and service partner for industrial plants and systems.

Combining over 100 years of global experience with over 60 years of local African know-how, thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa is a specialist provider of a range of advanced chemical technologies and integrated, environmentally friendly EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) solutions and services.

As an environmentally-responsible company, our vision is to create a livable planet through engineering green solutions.

We are looking for an experienced Civil and Structural Engineer with relevant design house experience to assist the Civil and Structural Engineering Department.

The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the job as summarised below, but not limited to:

• Assist the Lead Civil and Structural Engineer (LE) and Departmental Manager in various design and administrative duties
• Liaise with other engineering disciplines and gather information required for the structural designs
• Compile the relevant portions of the contract schedule/assist to evaluate the contract schedule in collaboration with the Project Scheduler
• As and when required, work with specialist consultants. This also involves managing their contracts
• Assist with the technical portions of enquiry documents and tenders (e.g. earthworks, piling, concrete and building works and structural steel). This will include liaising with a Quantity Surveyor to compile the relevant Bill of Quantities as well as scope of work documents
• Keep up to date with technological developments and participate in the necessary CPD programmes to obtain professional registration status.

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a BSc / B.Eng Civil Engineering degree.

A minimum of 5 years' experience in the industrial engineering environment and petro-chemical plants with the emphasis on reinforced concrete and structural steel engineering is essential.