Assistant Resident Engineer

SMEC; Port Edward; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is looking for two Assistant Resident Engineers for the Msikaba River Bridge project. The position involves overseeing construction supervision, providing structural expertise, and ensuring quality management within a team. Candidates should possess a BSc in Engineering and relevant experience in structural design or supervision.

Qualifications

• 5 to 12 years of structural design and/or supervision experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (or in the process of registration) with the relevant engineering council.
• Must be articulate in English.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Assistant Resident Engineer on site.
• Managing technical aspects and bridge erection engineering.
• Liaison with designers and contractors regarding site queries.

Skills

Structural Design

Technical Support

Quality Management

Education

BSc Engineering / B. Engineering Degree

Job description

Location: Port Edward Eastern Cape – Msikaba River Bridge site

REPORTS TO: Resident Engineer and Chief Resident Engineer

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

We are currently seeking two Assistant Resident Engineers to participate in the construction supervision of one of the largest bridges in South African history. The roles will involve providing extensive structural bridge expertise and technical support to the Resident Engineer in contract administration for our project at the Msikaba River Bridge site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acting as Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Managing technical aspects on site, bridge erection engineering aspects, geometric control in the erection of piers and decks, etc.
• Liaison with designers regarding site engineering queries when necessary.
• Evaluation and approval of method statements.
• Liaison with the Contractor regarding technical aspects.
• Managing some resources for site supervision of technical aspects.
• Application of the Firm’s Quality Management System.
• Monitoring of quality of works, including supervision of production processes and any off-site and/or remote construction and/or assembly facilities.
• Monitoring of programme and contract budgets from a technical perspective.
• Quantities and payment certificates.
• Preparation of variation orders.
• Closing out project including compiling completion/close-out reports.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Compiling high quality responses to technical queries from the Contractor.
• Timeous responses to all technical queries from the Contractor.
• Proactive management of technical difficulties experienced on site.
• Timeous identification and clarification of technical aspects and discrepancies in the contract.
• Optimisation of safety management by the supervision team.
• Effective implementation and management of the Quality Acceptance Control system on site
• Optimum resource utilization and Handover on completion.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• BSc Engineering / B. Engineering Degree
• 5 to 12 years structural design and/or supervision experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (or soon to be registered) with the Engineering Council of South Africa or equivalent internationally recognized registration and/or legally required qualification will be advantageous.
• Must be articulate in English.

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.