Engineer Representative

Communicate Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a seasoned Civil Engineer with a minimum of eight years in construction supervision and contract administration. You will design and coordinate civil engineering services, ensuring compliance with standards while integrating various building services. Your role involves technical drawing interpretation, preparation of project documentation, and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations. Candidates must possess a National Diploma in engineering and be South African residents or hold relevant work permits.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in construction supervision.
• Strong background in contract administration.
• National Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate building civil engineering services.
• Supervise mechanical and electrical services integration.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities for project costing.

Skills

Construction supervision

Contract administration

Technical drawing interpretation

Occupational Health and Safety compliance

Education

National Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Design and coordination of building civil engineering services, including stormwater management, sewage disposal systems, and potable water supply infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial developments

Structural design and detailing of building elements, such as reinforced concrete columns, floor slabs, structural steel frameworks, and roofing systems, ensuring both functionality and compliance with engineering standards

Integration and supervision of building mechanical and electrical services, ensuring seamless coordination of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, power supply, and lighting with architectural and structural elements

Application of building technology and adherence to the SANS 10400 National Building Regulations, including the specification of appropriate construction materials and finishes in accordance with South African building codes

Preparation, measurement, and administration of Bills of Quantities, supporting accurate project costing, contractor payments, and tender evaluations

Drafting and editing technical drawings using AutoCAD, with the ability to read, interpret, and modify design documentation to support construction and engineering teams

Implementation and monitoring of Occupational Health and Safety standards, with particular focus on compliance with the Construction Regulations of 2014 throughout all project stages

Basic understanding of ISO management systems, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14000 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45000 (Occupational Health and Safety), with awareness of how these standards apply to engineering practices and site operations

Skills & Experience :

A minimum of eight years of professional experience in the construction industry, with a strong background in construction supervision and contract administration.

Qualification :

A National Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.