Field Engineer- Western Cape (Cape Town)

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We’re looking for Field Engineer in Cape Town with a background in Civil/Structural Engineering to join our Engineering team.
As a Field Engineer at Hilti, you’ll work directly with structural engineers, consultants, and contractors across the Western Cape, helping them solve real technical challenges using Hilti’s product and software suite. You won’t be processing orders, you’ll be co-authoring specifications, performing anchor designs, and earning a seat at the table on significant regional projects.

But this is no ordinary engineering job, as ours is uniquely high-performing and supportive working culture.

What You'll do

As a Field Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and technical expertise within our organization. You will leverage
your engineering background and industry knowledge to build strong relationships with clients, identify and solve their challenges, and ultimately contribute to our continued success.

Role Responsibilities:

Secure technical business opportunities through specifications and provide ongoing technical support to key stakeholders.Collaborate with the sales teams to convert specifications and approvals into sales, while fostering expertise in our engineering products among sales personnel.Maximize sales potential by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities with targeted customer groups and projects.Manage sales and application processes for key regional projects, coordinating all engineering and sales resources effectively.Develop, analyze, and manage business plans to cultivate and expand sales within your assigned customer base.Utilize your consultative selling skills to convince clients of the value proposition of our technical products, software and services.Build strong relationships with clients, helping them find innovative and cost-effective solutions.Provide engineering support and training to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring top-quality service delivery.Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers to secure product specifications within your assigned segment.Attain specifications and drive sales opportunities through targeted interactions with consultants and contractors.Collaborate closely with the sales team to address client concerns using our engineering solutions and proactively generate new business leads.

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Bachelor's degree or Btech in Civil engineering.Minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction industry obtained by working either on-site or in a consulting office.Strong understanding of industry trends and best practices.Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.Ability to travel as required.Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning.

What’s In It for You

Contribute to the success of a growing and innovative company in a dynamic industry.Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.Gain exposure to various aspects of the business, expanding your skillset and knowledge base.Make a tangible impact on our clients' success through your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.