Professional Structural Engineer

Citra (citra.build) is a rapidly growing innovative company of talented architects, engineers, contractors and developers based in Cape Town. Our vision is to create a living environment that provides a better everyday life for present and future generations from all walks of life. We thrive to use cutting edge design and technology to build beautiful premium and affordable homes of outstanding quality.

At Citra you will experience a dynamic and inspiring environment in an international creative team. Our value chain entails the entire cycle from raw land, urban design, design of residential and non-residential buildings, as well as the construction either through subcontractors or our own internal construction team.

Citra makes extensive use of new technologies. This applies to our own building technology and manufacturing that we continuously further develop and optimize and to all other areas such as the tools for architectural and structural design, and our general working with cloud documents.

Citra is looking for a Professional Structural Engineer to lead a team of engineers and technologists to design and sign off Citra buildings and structures. You will be responsible for the structural design and implementation of the Citra technology from an engineering perspective into ongoing projects, with a strong focus on project and engineering management. You will collaborate with our R&D and Excellence Departments within the Engineering Division to ensure we deliver projects successfully. 

Duties

• Manage all aspects of project lifecycle, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, budget tracking, and risk management.
• Lead and manage a Structural Engineering Team through all stages of design to:
  • Perform structural analyses on both conventional and Citra Buildings and Structures
  • Perform conceptual and detailed structural designs and incorporate Citra Building Technologies 
  • Compile and submit rational design reports where necessary
  • Collaborate with and assist international engineering firms through the design process of international projects that incorporates the Citra Building Technologies
  • Explore and obtain certification for non-standard building materials, elements or systems where necessary
    

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in structural/civil engineering 
• Minimum 5 years experience as structural engineer
• Professionally registered engineer with ECSA
• Excellent project and engineering management and communication skills
• Keen on leading an international team of professionals
• Experience with reinforced concrete and masonry materials for design and analysis according to local and  international norms (Eurocode, SANS, etc.)
• Skilled in Finite Element Modelling (FEM)
• Highly motivated and attention to detail

Preferred 

• Masters degree in structural engineering
• 8+ years experience in structural engineering
• Experience with alternative construction methods and materials 
• Eager to learn and adopt new materials, technologies, and construction methods
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.

Application

Please submit your application including CV and cover letter by no later than the 31st of May 2026. We will contact you if your profile matches our recruitment needs. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.