Lead Structural Designer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Structural Designer to provide technical leadership, drive quality design execution, and mentor design teams across multidisciplinary projects. The role is based in Johannesburg.

Job Summary

• The Lead Structural Designer will lead structural design and drafting activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of safe, cost-effective, and high-quality engineering solutions. This position requires strong technical expertise in structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, and industrial facilities, together with proven leadership experience in multidisciplinary project environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate structural design and drafting activities.

• Supervise and mentor structural designers and drafters.

• Develop and review structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation designs.

• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Construction teams.

• Review and manage 3D structural models and design deliverables.

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.

• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary meetings.

• Review vendor documentation and support estimating, planning, and scheduling activities.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Structural Drafting, or related discipline.

• Extensive experience in structural design within mining, energy, petrochemical, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience leading structural design teams on large multidisciplinary projects.

• Strong knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, and industrial facilities.

• Experience in EPCM/EPC project environments.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills

Experience with

• Smart 3D (S3D).

• AutoCAD.

• MicroStation.

• Navisworks.

• Hexagon Smart® Review.

Strong understanding of

• Structural steel detailing.

• Reinforced concrete design principles.

• Industrial plant layouts.

• Construction methodologies.

• Applicable engineering codes and standards.

Preferred Experience

• Mining and Minerals Processing Projects

• Brownfield and Greenfield Developments

• Large Industrial Facilities

• Global Project Delivery Environments

• Construction and Site Support Activities

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Bradley Ramrattan at bradley.ramrattan@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.