Civil Engineer

Senwes; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm is seeking a Civil Engineer to oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will ensure efficiency and functionality while managing project execution and multidisciplinary teams. This role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and proven experience in the field, particularly within the agriculture sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering projects, especially in agriculture.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Strong knowledge of construction quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage various infrastructure projects within agriculture.
• Conduct maintenance assessments and oversee technical evaluations.
• Lead and manage Civil Discipline in the projects.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Cost-effective design

Communication with disciplines

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Project management software

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, drafter, clerk 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.
• Kick-off meetings with all relevant parties and site documentation.
• Construction Quality Assurance.
• Management of project within budget, quality and timeframes.
  
  

Project Close-Out And As-Build

• Construction QA and inspections with client and contractor with all relevant documentation.
• As-built drawings with final sign-off.
• Payment processing.
• Asset lists and capitalisation of constructed infrastructure.
  
  

Maintenance Management

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

Management Of Civil Discipline

• Manage Civil Discipline as Civil Engineering Discipline Lead.
• Devise / oversee yearly budgets on all relevant civil infrastructure.
• Manage client relations.
• Devise short and long-term plans on maintenance and capital expenditure on all relevant civil infrastructure.
• Liaise and engage with other disciplines and grow the maturity of the Engineering and Property Assets (EPA) Unit.
• Improvement of Unit procedures, processes and systems.