Civil Engineer

Senwes Ltd.; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agriculture sector is looking for a Civil Engineer to manage the design, construction, and maintenance of vital infrastructure projects. This role involves collaborating with various disciplines and ensuring project quality and compliance while adhering to timelines and budgets. Ideal candidates will possess a Civil Engineering degree and strong project management skills, ready to contribute effectively to the team's success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• Strong management and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain agriculture-related infrastructure projects.
• Manage project execution, budget, and timelines.
• Conduct conditions assessments and manage maintenance plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Cost-effective solutions

Client relations

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

Job description

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 :

• 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.
• 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.