Civil & Structural Lead Engineer

Location Cape Town
Discipline: Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Zade Stafford

Contact email: zade@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 36802
Published: 6 days ago

Civil & Structural Lead Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Civil & Structural Lead Engineer to oversee all civil and structural engineering aspects of our Clean Fuels II Project at the Cape Town Refinery. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in the detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, ensuring adherence to safety, cost, schedule, and value targets.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Structural and Civil Engineering activities for the Clean Fuels II Project, providing technical expertise for the design of new infrastructure and modifications to existing infrastructure.

  • Oversee, monitor, and liaise with EPC contractors to ensure project success at every stage.

  • Coordinate and participate in the review of engineering documents/deliverables to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project procedures, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.

  • Review and assess structural and foundation loading calculations, and provide necessary support to other disciplines.

  • Liaise with plant inspector, review inspection findings, and carry out integrity checks accordingly.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil and structural engineering.

  • 15+ years of experience in civil and structural engineering roles, preferably within the oil and gas industry.

  • Proficient experience across all engineering life cycle phases covering FEED, Detailed Design, EPC Contractor Management, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance.

  • Strong technical expertise in civil and structural designs, and relevant software tools.

Day-to-day

The role will involve hands-on technical delivery, oversight of civil & structural aspects of external work scopes, and collaboration with all areas of the business and project to deliver on the brief. The successful candidate will take a ‘business needs perspective’ in everything they do, and demonstrate strong analytical capabilities to provide accurate, consistent, and timely information and recommendations.

If you are a highly motivated, hands-on, and self-starting senior civil & structural engineering professional, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.