RESIDENT ENGINEER IN SOUTH AFRICA

Position: Resident Engineer Permanent or contract: Permanent Location: Durban Closing Date: 30-Sep- Job Description: Integrated Infrastructure Sector provides the roots for communities through the use of innovative and sustainable engineering design, urban planning, and advisory services. Here you will find an environment conducive to helping you make the most of your abilities and skills. This Sector is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Resident Engineer. We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position. About this role The RE must have experience in civil infrastructure, specifically road and concrete works. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Monitor Contractors’progress on site. Refer major designs or engineering queries to the Design Engineer, including approval of material and alternative design proposals. Ensure that the design specifications or other problems that may have relevance for future designs are brough to the attention of the Design Engineer. Apply relevant and applicable clauses of the New Engineering Contract to the project. Liaise with the Contractors Site Agent with regard to all aspects of the work. Ensure that the Contractor understands the obligations under the OHSA. Assist with the Environmental Management of the Contractor’s work. Maintain a site diary. Manage material testing onsite and offsite. Issue site instructions to the Contractors. Monitor progress as per approved construction programme and negotiate rectification of delays and unscheduled work. Agree on measurements of quantities with the Contractor. Arrange the completion of ”as-built” drawings, the construction completion report. Desired skills and experience If these are only some of your best professional traits, then this could be the next step you take in your career: NDip Civil Engineering; BTech or BSc in Civil Engineering. Minimum 8 years of experience as an RE or as a Site Agent for a Contractor. In-depth knowledge of road and concrete work, especially for civil infrastructure. Knowledge of civil structures (roads, stormwater, sewer, and water). Ability to read and understand civil and structural drawings. We look forward to receiving your application.