Senior Civil and Structural Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and analysis of underground mining and related surface infrastructure, including chambers, pump stations, underground water-retaining structures, heavy foundations, support structures, conveyors, transfer areas, and associated civil and structural systems.
• Produce, review, and coordinate engineering deliverables including calculations, specifications, reports, scopes of work, models, and drawings.
• Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to junior and intermediate engineers, designers, and draughting personnel.
• Review engineering outputs for quality, consistency, constructability, and compliance with client, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support Civil and Structural discipline planning, progress monitoring, and technical delivery across multiple projects.
• Interface with clients and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and support practical decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with applicable South African codes, standards, and sound engineering practice.
• Contribute to man-hour estimates, capital cost development, technical schedules, and scope definition.
• Support tender and proposal development through technical input, methodology definition, and scope clarification.
• Conduct site visits, investigations, and engineering assessments to support studies, design development, and construction activities.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and technical query resolution as required.
• Assist in the development of internal engineering standards, technical work practices, and discipline capability.
• Contribute to team growth through mentoring, coaching, and technical checking of others' work.
• Support the Technical Business Lead and broader discipline leadership in strengthening delivery assurance, technical quality, and team capability.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is required; a Master of Engineering (MEng) is advantageous.
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) is preferred, or registration in progress with a clear path toward professional registration.
• Minimum of 7 years of consulting, EPCM, or contracting experience in mining, heavy industrial, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of underground mining infrastructure is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steel, heavy foundations, retaining systems, and mining-related civil infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering civil and structural engineering work in mining or EPCM environments.
• Experience guiding other engineers, reviewing technical outputs, and supporting multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as Robot, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of modelling, coordination, and information management practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage workflows, priorities, and delivery pressures with professionalism and agility.

Skills Inventory

• Technical leadership and team development
• Underground mining infrastructure design
• Reinforced concrete and structural steel design
• Heavy foundation and retaining system analysis
• Engineering software proficiency (Robot, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks)
• Multidisciplinary project coordination
• Quality assurance and technical review
• Stakeholder engagement and client interface
• Project planning and progress monitoring
• Mentoring and coaching of junior engineers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and report writing

Salary & Compensation Estimation

For a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer with over 7 years of experience and professional registration in South Africa, the typical annual salary ranges from ZAR 950,000 to ZAR 1,400,000, depending on the specific industry, project complexity, and the candidate's track record. In addition to the base salary, Mventech may offer performance-based bonuses, medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and other benefits that are standard for senior engineering roles in the EPCM and mining sectors. The final package will be negotiated based on qualifications, experience, and professional registration status.