Engineering Manager

Reference: CTE028968-Matth-1

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function within a specialist engineering environment focused on the design and delivery of lightweight structures for the hospitality and entertainment industries.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining structural engineering, technical oversight and project management. The successful candidate will oversee the engineering team and play a key role in developing practical, innovative structural solutions from design through to manufacturing and installation. Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description:

• Lead, manage and develop the engineering team, overseeing performance and resource allocation
• Oversee engineering projects from concept and design through to manufacturing and installation
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance on priority projects
• Oversee the design and development of lightweight structural systems, steel structures, connections and supporting elements
• Review structural calculations, technical drawings, design reports and engineering documentation
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, contractors and internal project teams
• Ensure designs comply with relevant building regulations, engineering standards and safety requirements
• Work closely with manufacturing and installation teams to ensure designs are practical and fit for purpose
• Manage project engineering schedules, technical changes and deliverables
• Drive product development, design optimisation and continuous engineering improvements

Skills & Experience:

• Approximately 10 years' experience in structural engineering, with strong structural steel design experience
• Proven experience leading an engineering team and managing multiple projects
• Strong understanding of structural design, steel structures, connections and supporting systems
• Experience with structural calculations, design reviews and technical documentation
• Knowledge of applicable building regulations and structural design codes, including SANS, ACI and Eurocodes
• Experience taking engineering projects from design through to manufacturing and installation
• Strong leadership, project management and problem-solving skills
• SolidWorks proficiency advantageous
• Experience in lightweight, tensile, temporary or architectural structures, or within the hospitality and entertainment industries, advantageous

 
Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with a strong structural engineering focus
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA, or actively working towards professional registration

 
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.


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