STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Position Summary

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and validate structural designs, calculations, and drawings prepared by consultants.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, engineering standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.
• Assess the feasibility, adequacy, and constructability of proposed structural solutions.
• Recommend improvements to optimize structural performance and project outcomes.

• Provide structural engineering input during concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages.
• Ensure feasibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of proposed developments.
• Support project teams with practical and technically sound structural solutions.
• Integrate structural requirements into overall project planning and execution.

• Coordinate with:
  • Architects
  • Project Managers
  • Quantity Surveyors
  • Contractors
  • Consultants
  • Site Teams
• Ensure structural alignment with project design, construction plans, and execution strategies.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and technical discussions.
• Provide expert guidance on structural matters affecting project delivery.

• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor structural works during construction.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, construction methodologies, and quality standards.
• Monitor workmanship and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Prepare inspection reports and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

• Identify and resolve structural issues arising during construction.
• Investigate structural deviations and recommend corrective measures.
• Provide practical technical solutions to prevent project delays and cost overruns.
• Ensure all modifications maintain structural safety and compliance requirements.

• Review contractor submissions including:
  • Shop Drawings
  • Method Statements
  • Material Specifications
  • Technical Submittals
• Verify compliance with approved structural designs and engineering standards.
• Ensure materials and construction methods meet project requirements and quality expectations.

• Ensure all structural works comply with:
  • Local Building Regulations
  • Engineering Standards
  • Construction Codes
  • Health & Safety Requirements
  • Quality Assurance Standards
• Monitor compliance throughout all construction phases.
• Promote engineering excellence, safety, and quality across all projects.

• Support value engineering initiatives aimed at improving project efficiency.
• Optimize structural systems to reduce costs without compromising quality or safety.
• Evaluate alternative materials and construction approaches to improve project performance.
• Contribute to cost-saving strategies and efficient resource utilization.

• Assess structural risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify design, construction, and operational risks.
• Recommend risk mitigation measures and corrective actions.
• Support implementation of risk management strategies across projects.

• Prepare and present:
  • Structural Engineering Reports
  • Site Inspection Findings
  • Compliance Reports
  • Technical Assessments
  • Project Progress Updates
• Provide management with timely structural compliance and performance reports.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and project documentation.

• Ensure structural integrity is maintained across all VAAL developments.
• Monitor projects from foundation works through completion and handover.
• Verify that completed structures meet approved engineering specifications.
• Support successful project delivery within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Core Competencies

• Structural Analysis
• Structural Design Review
• Reinforced Concrete Design
• Steel Structure Design
• Foundation Engineering
• Building Structures
• Engineering Calculations
• Structural Modelling

• Site Supervision
• Construction Monitoring
• Contractor Management
• Project Coordination
• Construction Compliance
• Construction Quality Control
• Construction Methodologies

• Building Code Compliance
• Engineering Standards Compliance
• Structural Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Risk Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance

• Problem Solving
• Technical Reporting
• Engineering Documentation
• Decision Making
• Value Engineering
• Cost Optimization
• Project Planning

Application Process