Civil Engineer

PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic design, as well as independent, professional quality assurance to reduce the risk of any clients. This role is responsible for the planning, design, and supervision of construction and engineering projects.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Functions

• Provide strategic design and advice from the outset of any project from an Engineering perspective.

Operational Functions

Continuous Quality Assurance

• Oversee quality and accuracy of prototype and design drawings as provided by the client and professional service providers (service designs, plans, and as-built drawings)
• Research and advise on best practice delivery
• Provide technical input into project implementation plans, standard contractual documentation (best practice, governance items)
• Provide occupation/profession specific quality control during project execution
• Seek to minimize project cost and enhance value for money, while keeping regulatory standards and quality
• Keep abreast of, and advise on, local statutory regulations and manage incorporation of these regulations into relevant programmes
• Project/programme schedule and cost control

Continuous Improvement of Cost, Civil Engineering, Design and Estimating Services

• Keep abreast of new developments and technologies in the field of civil engineering
• Liaise with external engineering firms and associations regarding documentation, benchmarking rates, and alternative procedures to ensure improvements and cost savings
• Optimize standard guides, methods, and techniques to evaluate the utilization of available resources
• Evaluate and identify new initiatives or enhanced/improved products
• Identify and investigate problem areas to recommend possible solutions
• Assist the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead in conducting internal audits for assurance that standards and procedures are being applied
• Compile and present special reports when required
• Broad civil design skills
• Apply engineering principles to devise and deliver new and innovative approaches to solve complex problems
• Use computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes
• Preparation of specifications, proposals, and other tender documentation
• Liaise with construction contractors to ensure that the newly erected buildings and civil works are structurally sound
• Liaise with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree (BTech; B Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification)
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional.
• 5 years or more post qualification working experience
• Driver's License code 08.

Skills & Knowledge

• MS Office proficient
• Good understanding of scheduling programs such as MS Projects and Primavera
• Excellent knowledge of Civil engineering Design programs and the application thereof
• Estimating and value engineering of construction services and works
• Project and contract management
• Budgeting / cost planning
• Strong programme management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, effective presentation skills and skills to express complex concepts in business terms
• Strong analytical skills

Desired Skills

• MS Office Proficient
• Strong Analytical Skills