Assistant Resident Engineer - Structural

Southey Contracting Offshore Division; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer to oversee a large Water Treatment Works project in the Kwa-Zulu Natal area. This role involves leading a construction supervision team, ensuring compliance with designs, and managing a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering projects and hold professional registration. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful infrastructure development in the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Assistant or Resident Engineer in complex projects.
• Professional registration with ECSA and SACPCMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Construction Supervision Team and manage project compliance.
• Prepare reports and manage contractual claims and disputes.

Skills

Construction Supervision

Project Management

Contract Administration

Health and Safety Management

Quality Control

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

B Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Act as the Assistant Resident Engineer on a large Water Treatment Works contract in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Area (South Coast).

Assist the Resident Engineer in the following tasks:

1. Lead and manage the Construction Supervision Team overseeing the Construction of the Works.
2. Oversee the works ensuring full compliance with Designs.
3. Supervise the planning, coordination and implementation of the Construction Works.
4. Manage the Contractor’s Programme and Budget.
5. Manage a large multi-disciplinary construction monitoring team.
6. Control of Drawings and Design Documentation and keeping current records.
7. Evaluating the Construction Works throughout the Construction Period.
8. Prepare and issue payment certificates.
9. Deal with Contractual Claims, resolve disputes and make determinations.
10. Manage Health and Safety on site and ensure full compliance.
11. Manage Quality Control Procedures on site, including materials and construction.
12. Prepare Monthly reports on Programme and related site matters, including incident reporting.
13. Liaise with various stakeholders, including the Client, the Community, Landowners and other entities.
14. Manage Target Enterprise Contractors.
15. Monitor progress of construction against a programme and take steps to ensure the programme is achieved.
16. Contract Administration and handling of Contractual Claims.
17. Documentation and Reporting, including Daily Diaries, Photographic history, Progress, Incident, Quality Records, As-Built information etc.
18. Attend and chair meetings (progress, technical and other).

Requirements:

1. BSc, BEng Degree or B Tech with a professional status in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Structural / C&I / Social Engineering coupled with at least 10 years’ experience in being the Assistant or Resident Engineer on Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Structural / Control and Instrumentation / Social Projects, including mechanical, electrical, process, structural and civil engineering.
2. Professional Registration with ECSA and SACPCMP or similar with 10 years’ experience as the Resident Engineer on Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Construction Contracts of a complex nature.