Assistant Contracts Engineer (Lesotho-based) - Fixed Term Contract

Hatch Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Assistant Contracts Engineer to assist in managing contract administration for major projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience and at least 5 years in Contracts Management or as a Quantity Surveyor, alongside expertise in FIDIC contracts. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate on innovative solutions in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ postgraduate experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Contracts Management / Quantity Surveyor.
• At least 5 years’ experience in FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with the applicable Conditions of Contract.
• Provide assistance to the Contracts Engineers in the evaluation of the need for Variations.
• Support the resolution of disputes between the Employer and the Contractor.

Skills

Contracts Management

Quantity Surveyor

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Assistant Contracts Engineer (Lesotho-based) - Fixed Term Contract

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:96233

Job Category: Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance, and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The Assistant Contracts Engineer (ACE) will provide assistance to the Contracts Engineers (CEs) and the Engineer with regard to coordination and management of contract administration activities. The ACE will report directly to the CEs.

Key Duties

Administer construction contracts in accordance with the applicable Conditions of Contract. In this regard the ACE will provide assistance to the CE’s in the:

• Interpretation of the Contracts including the processes relating to the adjudication of claims;
• Evaluation of the need for Variations after due consultation with the Resident Engineers (RE’s), Chief Resident Engineer (CRE) and CE’s;
• Provision of support with respect to formulation and issue of written instructions to the Contractor after due consultation with the REs, CRE and the CE’s as necessary;
• Provision of support as necessary to ensure maintenance of construction supervision records and progress reports, technical records (including geotechnical test results) and Instructions, as well as records of all other appropriate site information such as weather, labour etc;
• Coordination and contributing to the overall reporting requirements on progress, costs, cash flow forecasts, financial reviews and the Contractor’s performance with regard to Preference targets, as well as provision of timeous notification to the Employer of potential deviations from the project objectives;
• Provision of support and facilitation with the resolution of disputes between the Employer and the Contractor up to and including Notices of Dissatisfaction with Engineer’s determinations.
• Processes contemplated under Sub-Clause 20.4, post Notices of Dissatisfaction and Sub-Clause 20.5 Amicable settlement, but including any further preparation for and participation in any legal or arbitration proceedings, where MSKC has been expressly instructed by the Client.

Required

• Experience: Minimum 10 years’ postgraduate experience
• Should have at least 5 years’ experience as Contracts Management / Quantity Surveyor
• Should have at least 5 years’ experience in FIDIC contracts
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.