Graduate Engineer

Naidu Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm based in Gauteng is seeking a Civil Engineer to manage small projects and prepare technical reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and 0-3 years of experience. The role involves check work done by junior staff, ensure quality compliance, and contribute to project meetings. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions are essential. This position offers the opportunity to develop within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years' experience required.
• Ability to effectively manage small projects with guidance.
• Familiarity with the Naidu QMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and controls small sized projects.
• Prepares technical reports under guidance.
• Checks the work of junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensures deadlines are met for assigned projects.
• Attends and contributes to design and site meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Reporting

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

This position is based in Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Plans organize and controls small sized projects with guidance from a Senior or Principal Engineer.
• Prepares technical reports with guidance from a Professional Engineer.
• Applies knowledge gained in technical functions to solve Engineering problems.
• Assigns work, checks and manages work allocated to more junior engineers, technicians or draughtspeople where applicable.
• Co-ordinates and takes responsibility for all aspects of a small project or a portion of a larger project.
• Programs and ensures that deadlines are met on the project or portions of the project for which he / she is responsible.
• Ensures that all designs, reports and drawings produced by him / her are checked and signed off at the required level.
• Assists in compiling accurate project cost estimates and cash flow projections.
• Ensures that all drawings produced by him / her are signed and issued to site timeously.
• Effectively deals with queries from site staff, enlisting the help of supervisors where required.
• Attends and constructively contributes to design meetings and site meetings.
• Takes notes and produces minutes of meetings.
• Ensures that minutes are approved by the person chairing the meeting and distributes minutes no later than one week after the meeting.
• Drafts project related letters for signature by the relevant Project Manager.
• Receives and checks contractor's payment certificates; once verified correct, arranges for signature by the relevant project manager / project director.
• Ensures that all aspects of the project under his / her control are handled strictly in accordance with the Naidu QMS.
• Makes effective use of support staff where applicable.
• Makes good decisions on own initiative.
• Queries details suggesting more acceptable solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 0-3 years' experience.
• Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.

Should you not hear from us within four weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.