Specialist: Structural Engineer

• Identify and prioritize projects with structures, with input from regions, as part of the ongoing National Road network planning process
• Support with the development of high-level structural designs, including design criteria, for consideration during design feasibility studies.

• Accountable for the development and maintenance of the Company's policies, standards, and procedures that govern structures on the National road network and ensure alignment across the Company
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of relevant pro forma procurement documents
• Oversee maintenance of the Company's Bridge and Structures Asset Management Policy aligned to ISO 5500,0, as well as the Asset Management Plan for structures
• Actively participate in relevant COTO committees

• Responsible for national oversight over all projects that have structures
• Provide technical advisory services internally to projects (during planning, design, and construction) across the regions that involve structures, and externally when required
• Provide support to Regional /Provincial Structural Engineers to resolve issues that may arise
• Responsible for reviewing and approving all network structure concept proposals and design reports prepared by consultants
• Responsible for the review and sign-off of all final structure design drawings nationally, considering input from the Regional / Provincial Structures Engineers where appropriate
• Assess and approve structural rehabilitation proposals.
• Perform project management role in the planning and design phase of major structures.
• Conduct site visits in regions to perform quality assurance checks on projects and to inspect conditions of structures if required.
• Conduct research on innovative methods for the design and construction of structures, including the role of technology.
• Conduct workshops with engineers in training and the broader industry to share leading practice and experience on the design and construction of structures.
• Act as the chair for the functional working group for structures within the Company.
• Act as a mentor for candidates and junior engineers with an interest in specialising in structures.
• Take a clear leadership role regarding bridges and other structures, both internally and externally, within the Company and with consultants working for the Company.
• Making sure that once a project involving structures is completed, the to ensure that project managers get the consultants to do the necessary principal inspections and submit them on ITIS.

• Collection and validation of information related to the condition of network structures
• Verification of inspection of structures (bridges, major culverts and future, retaining walls, high mast, etc.)

• NQF Level 8 Qualification: B Eng or B Sc in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structures or equivalent.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• Ten (10) years post-first engineering degree experience as a Bridge Engineer, with 5 years of personal experience in designing bridges using TMH7.
• Five (5) years of managerial or three (3) years of leadership experience
• Ability to travel to regional offices and carry out site inspections on projects as required.

• Prior bridge engineering consulting experience is advantageous.
• Experience in bridges is more than the minimum requirement
• COTO COTO-certified Bridge/ Inspector or Senior Bridge Inspector will be advantageous.

• Advanced knowledge of various design and documentation software
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the design and construction of various road structures according to TMH7, and established industry credibility
• Geotechnical knowledge relating to bridges and structures.
• Have a good understanding of hydrology and hydraulics relating to bridges and culverts
• Knowledge of COTO TRH/TMH Asset Management Guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of other civil engineering disciplines, including geometric design, pavements and geotechnical engineering, and the broader road network operations
• Ability to examine information and facts in detail to gain a comprehensive understanding
• Ability to pay close attention to details and complete tasks with a high level of thoroughness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Ability to objectively analyse and evaluate issues and factual evidence in order to form judgements.
• Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.
• Demonstrates foresight and an ability to understand trends in order the shape the future vision and roles of structures in the broader road network

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