Assistant Civil and Project Assurance Manager

Mace; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in South Africa is seeking a skilled civil engineer to support technical assurance in design and project delivery. Responsibilities include leading verification, managing quality and compliance checks, and collaborating with teams to achieve net zero carbon goals. Candidates should possess a degree in civil engineering and demonstrate strong knowledge of civil engineering activities.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of civil engineering controls is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership in project delivery.
• Ability to utilize digital tools for project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance support to project leadership.
• Lead dimensional control and verification.
• Conduct checks and inspections for compliance.
• Maintain quality records and site diaries.
• Guide junior team members and foster development.

Skills

Knowledge of civil engineering activities

Technical assurance support

Collaboration with stakeholders

Digital project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work with a professional team in South Africa.

This role is primarily responsible for civil works and smart utilities management projects. Where required, involvement in other building projects may be included.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Provides technical assurance support to senior project leadership, focusing on civil and utility-related trades.
• Leads dimensional control and verification, including establishing secondary control from primary control.
• Conducts Mace validation checks and defined inspections to ensure compliance and quality.
• Implements Mace procedures for temporary works and safety, acting as TWS based on competency.
• Utilizes digital project management platforms for assurance, scheduling, and control activities.
• Reviews design information to confirm constructability and sufficient detail.
• Maintains comprehensive quality records and an accurate site diary.
• Guides and coaches junior team members, fostering technical development.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, building effective working relationships.
• Supports net zero carbon goals, identifying and managing carbon emissions during project delivery.

You’ll need to have:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of civil engineering activities and how these can be controlled.
• Potential career progression roles project management roles through functional career progression.
• Construction Management roles though cross functional career progression.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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