Structural Engineer/Civil Business Unit Lead - Engineering …, Johannesburg

Hire Resolve’s client in the Engineering industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Structural/Civil Business Unit Lead in Pretoria/Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the Structural/Civil Division

Provide technical guidance to Structural Engineers

Manage and oversee projects undertaken by Civil Engineers

Team and project organisation structuring

Business development

Commercial and financial management of team and projects

Stakeholder management and needs analysis

Win new work by leading all aspects of bids leveraging relationships with public and private clients and consulting partners

Lead project execution in respect of technical delivery, pricing, resource balancing, change management, budget control, and maintenance of as-bid margins

Technical approval of designs, assessments, and calculations in accordance with quality procedures

Communicate verbally and in‑writing with clients via meetings, reports, and virtual platforms in the interests of project progress and by resolving conflict as it arises

Review project performance through governance mechanisms and lead the team to“course correct” as project issues arise

Develop staff with a particular focus on developing a layer of middle management, mentorship of junior engineers toward registration, and growing the digital skill set of staff to industry‑leading standards

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B Eng / BSc Eng / B Tech Eng)

Professional Engineer/Technologist (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng with ECSA)

A minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in a multi‑disciplinary environment gained from client, consultant, and/or contractor perspective

Minimum of 10 years’ structural experience within the Built Environment industry with at least 5 years leading a team of 10 or more staff in your own practice or a business unit in a larger firm

An accomplished technical Team Leader with the ability to support, mentor, and develop less experienced engineers

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Professional registration with relevant Project Management bodies (ECSA, SACPCMP, and/or PMI)

Previous track record in successfully generating new business

Ability to liaise with relevant stakeholders at all levels

Computer literacy in MS Office

Sound structural engineering knowledge and experience in reinforced concrete, structural steel, and load‑bearing masonry design

An intimate working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access, and Microsoft Project

Be well acquainted with local contractors

Must be a team player at all times and lead/support the team with integrity and respect

An awareness and appreciation for health, safety, and environmental issues

Strong project management skills (PMBOK) will be an advantage

Leadership skills, motivated, and disciplined

Flexible approach and multi‑tasking abilities

Problem solver and innovator

Benefits

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Training&Development

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Location Pretoria/Johannesburg

Annual Salary R750K/yr– R900K/yr, negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move. Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Wernardt Snyman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: .

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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