📍 Location: Johannesburg & Durban, South Africa
⏰ Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
🏢 Company: Nicholas O’Dwyer (Part of the RSK Group)
💼 Industry: Civil & Structural Engineering

About the Company

🌍 Sustainability Focused
Nicholas O’Dwyer is a global engineering consultancy with over 90 years of experience delivering infrastructure solutions across water, wastewater, transportation, energy, civil, and structural engineering.

🏗️ Global Presence
Headquartered in Ireland, the company operates across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As part of the RSK Group, a network of 200+ companies and 15,000+ employees, the organisation offers world-class expertise while maintaining autonomy and a strong people-first culture.

🌱 Our Purpose
We design sustainable, innovative engineering solutions that protect communities, support growth, and contribute to a more resilient, environmentally sound future.

Role Overview

🛠️ Structural Project Engineer
You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering international water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. The role requires comprehensive structural design capabilities, collaboration with global engineering teams, and commitment to high-quality, sustainable engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare structural designs in reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry for global water-related infrastructure.
• Produce concept, preliminary, and detailed design packages, including analysis and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, BS Standards, and international best practice.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, process, and electrical engineers for seamless project delivery.
• Support the production of drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Assist during procurement and construction phases by addressing technical queries and reviewing contractor submissions.
• Participate in design reviews, value-engineering exercises, and risk assessments.
• Maintain project quality, budget adherence, and schedule performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and CAD technicians.
• Collaborate effectively across international teams and time zones.

Qualifications and Experience

🎓 Education & Registration
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/BSc).
• ECSA registration or eligibility for PrEng/PrTechEng.

💼 Experience
• 5–8 years’ experience in structural design and project delivery.
• Proficiency in reinforced concrete and steel design for infrastructure projects.
• Experience with water/wastewater structures is an advantage.

🧰 Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of Eurocodes and BS standards.
• Proficiency in structural analysis tools (e.g., Robot, Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Tedds).
• Understanding of construction sequencing and site practices.

🤝 Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in global, multidisciplinary teams.
• Agile, proactive, and solutions-driven attitude.

Benefits of Working With Nicholas O’Dwyer

💼 Competitive compensation
🌍 International project exposure
📚 Continuous learning & mentorship
🧘 Mental health and wellbeing support
🚴 Cycle-to-work scheme
🏠 Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
👥 2 professional memberships paid
🎉 Active sports and social committee
🅿️ On-site parking
📈 Long-term career development within the RSK Group

CV Tips 

• Highlight major infrastructure projects where you contributed to structural design.
• Emphasise software proficiency (Robot, Tekla, Revit, etc.) in a dedicated “Technical Skills” section.
• Quantify achievements (e.g., “Designed structural components for projects valued at R500M+”).
• Include experience with Eurocodes, BS Standards, and international design frameworks.
• Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration with process, civil, and mechanical teams.
• Mention any experience working on water, wastewater, or environmental infrastructure.
• List professional memberships and ECSA registration status clearly.
• Ensure your CV showcases both technical depth and project-management capability.

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement

Nicholas O’Dwyer and the RSK Group are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The company promotes fairness, equal opportunity, and a people-first culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional development.