Senior Reinforcement Detailer – Consulting Industry Full Time NEW

An established consulting engineering practice in Cape Town, has an opportunity for a Senior Reinforcement Detailer to lead their detailing team. The role combines accurate PADDS reinforcement detailing, technical reviews and mentorship of junior staff across residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use structural projects. 

Minimum Requirements:

• At least five years’ relevant experience in structural reinforcement detailing.
• Proven proficiency in PADDS Reinforcement Detailing.Proven proficiency in PADDS Reinforcement Detailing.
• Good working knowledge of the relevant SANS codes and reinforcement detailing standards.
• Sound understanding of reinforced concrete construction and reinforcement detailing principles.
• Ability to read and interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience reviewing reinforcement drawings and checking other detailers’ work.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Confidence in leading and coordinating a reinforcement detailing team and willingness to train, mentor and develop new recruits.
• A proactive approach to technical problem-solving, pride in accurate, high-quality work, reliability, ownership and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Previous experience in a senior or supervisory detailing role will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate and oversee the reinforcement detailing team.
• Produce and review accurate, detailed, construction-ready reinforcement drawings using PADDS Reinforcement Detailing.Produce and review accurate, detailed, construction-ready reinforcement drawings using PADDS Reinforcement Detailing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant SANS codes, standards and industry best practices.
• Interpret structural drawings, specifications and design information to develop practical, accurate reinforcement details.
• Coordinate detailing with structural engineers, BIM technicians, architects and other project team members.
• Review drawings for accuracy, constructability and compliance with the structural engineer’s design intent.
• Manage detailing workloads, prioritise deliverables and meet project deadlines.
• Resolve detailing discrepancies and technical issues with the structural engineering team.
• Train, mentor and develop junior detailers and new recruits.
• Establish and maintain consistent detailing standards and quality-control procedures.
• Improve detailing workflows, productivity and overall drawing quality.

What the Opportunity Offers:

• A diverse project portfolio including high-quality residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use developments.
• A leading role in developing and growing the reinforcement detailing team.
• A collaborative environment alongside experienced structural engineers and technical professionals.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

• Salary: Negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan Du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment on 021 180 0776 or on LinkedIn.
• Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com 

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