Structural Engineer

Company Details

26 Rensburger Street, Lafrenz Industrial Area

Windhoek, Namibia

Email: rxxxxxxxxxx@unikconst.com

Company Overview

Unik Construction Engineering has grown from a small building contractor into a competitive large corporation with 20 years’ steadfast development, Established in 1996 in Botswana, the company has established branches in Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa in 2007, 2009 and 2013 respectively. Unik Construction Engineering Namibia (Pty) Ltd, registered in 2013, located at 26 Rensburger Street, Lafrenz, Windhoek, specializes in larger scale projects ranging from road and bridge construction, water and sewer services, residential, commercial, industrial buildings and infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret structural drawings, designs, bills of quantities, and technical specifications.
• Design or check temporary works, including formwork, falsework, shoring, and access structures.
• Supervise the construction of bridges, box and pipe culverts, retaining walls, headwalls, and other concrete and steel structures.
• Work with the Concrete Foreman, Surveyors, and Quality Control (QC) team to ensure setting out, reinforcement, concrete pours, and finishes meet specifications.
• Prepare and review method statements, work programmes, and construction sequences for structural activities.
• Check reinforcement, formwork, and concrete quality before pours, and review test results, including slump and cube strength tests.
• Raise technical queries with the Client, Consultant, and Resident Engineer, and manage design changes.
• Assist the Quantity Surveyor (QS) with measurements, quantities, and payment certificates for structural work.
• Enforce occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements across all structural works.
• Maintain accurate technical records, as-built drawings, and inspection documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BEng or BSc Eng) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN); registration as a Professional Engineer will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years' structural engineering experience in road, bridge, or heavy civil construction.
• Sound knowledge of structural design and construction codes, including SANS, TMH, BS/Eurocode, and TRH.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, structural analysis software such as Prokon, Robot, Strand7, or similar, and MS Office.
• Ability to read and check structural and reinforcement drawings.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to work on site and in remote areas.

Desirable:

• Experience in bridge construction and working with the Roads Authority or a similar client.
• Knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract conditions.
• Experience working with Chinese standards or contractors, with the ability to communicate effectively within a multinational team.
• Good report writing and communication skills in English.

We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration packages commensurate with experience
• A professional working environment with opportunities for advancement.
• The chance to contribute to major infrastructure projects within Namibia and the Southern African region.

Applications::

Interested applicants should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of relevant qualifications, and contactable references to:

Email: rxxxxxxxxxx@unikconst.com

Subject line: Application – Structural Engineer, Namibia

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Namibian citizens or those with valid Namibian work permits

Unik Construction Engineering Namibia (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998.

Closing Date: 30 November 2026

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.