Civil Engineer

Senwes; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Civil Engineer at a leading company in the agricultural sector, you will be responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of essential infrastructure. Your role includes project management, coordinating with various engineering disciplines, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven Civil Engineering experience with a focus on infrastructure.
• Strong project management skills with an ability to manage budgets.
• Knowledge in procurement and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of agricultural infrastructure.
• Manage procurement processes and oversee civil engineering teams.
• Conduct quality assurance for construction projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

As a Civil Engineer at Senwes, your purpose is to contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects within the agriculture industry, ensuring optimal efficiency and functionality.

Responsibilities

Analysis, design and procurement:

• Gather all relevant site and problem statement information to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the project at hand.
• Liaise with other disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Operations).
• Analyse and design relevant and cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare design and procurement information.
• Manage procurement process and acquire client approval through works submissions.
• Manage or oversee Civil Technologists, drafters, clerks of works, and other team members in executing required works described above.
• Research and development regarding relevant technologies and applications.

Project Execution And Management

• Devise project execution plan.
• Conduct kick-off meetings with all relevant parties and review site documentation.
• Ensure Construction Quality Assurance.
• Manage projects within budget, quality, and timeframes.

Project Close-Out And As-Build

• Perform construction QA and inspections with client and contractor, including all relevant documentation.
• Prepare as-built drawings with final sign-off.
• Manage payment processing.
• Create asset lists and facilitate capitalisation of constructed infrastructure.

Maintenance Management

• Conduct conditions assessments and structural audits.
• Manage inspections conducted by Civil technical personnel.
• Oversee the technical assessment of infrastructure conditions.
• Verify and improve or develop new maintenance specifications.
• Oversee procurement and appointment of maintenance contractors.
• Develop, acquire approval for, and implement maintenance policies for civil infrastructure.
• Devise long-term maintenance plans, obtain client approval, and execute in sequential stages.
• Manage maintenance expenditure within approved budgets.
• Supervise maintenance works executed by civil maintenance teams.

Management Of Civil Discipline

• Manage Civil Discipline as the Civil Engineering Discipline Lead.
• Develop and oversee yearly budgets for all relevant civil infrastructure.
• Manage client relations.
• Plan short and long-term maintenance and capital expenditure for civil infrastructure.
• Liaise and engage with other disciplines to enhance the maturity of the Engineering and Property Assets (EPA) Unit.
• Improve unit procedures, processes, and systems.