HOD Transport

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd.; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd. in Pretoria seeks a senior engineer/project leader to drive regional business development and oversee complex infrastructure projects from scoping to delivery.

The role requires a B.Eng, ECSA registration, and strong English communication. PMP/Pr.CPM is a plus, with extensive experience in public infrastructure and project governance.

Qualifications

• Tech / B. Eng degree is required.
• Professional Registration with ECSA is required.
• PMP and/or Pr.CPM qualification/registration will be an advantage.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Business Development and Support: Assists with regional marketing with Sales Team support.
• Contributes to the company's annual business and strategic plan.
• Arranges customer visits/functions to promote the company.
• Manages tender submissions and ensures compliance with policies.
• Provides project support to Office Manager and Regional Business Manager.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team coordination

Engineering judgement

Estimating/Cost control

Quality assurance

Communication

Risk management

Education

B.Eng degree

ECSA registration

PMP/Pr.CPM (advantage)

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Areas Of Responsibilities

• Business Development and Support
• Assists with business development (marketing) in the region with the support of the Sales Team
• Contributes to the Company's annual business and strategic plan.
• Arranges customer visits/functions in order to promote the Company.
• Ensure clear agreement of customer objectives and that these are met or exceeded.
• Manages the submission of tenders and compliance to company policies.
• Management, Internal Project Management, Health and Safety, Administration and Quality Management Procedures
• Responsible for the management and administrative procedures of the department including the appointment of suitably qualified staff as required.
• Comply with company procedures and processes in terms of project registration and risk analysis.
• Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring auditable trail of actions during full life cycle of project delivery process all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures.
• Comply with and embrace Health and Safety requirements in the work place as well as on construction sites.
• Project Delivery
• Provides project support to Office Manager, Regional Business Manager as well as to Project Managers.
• Manages and coordinates assigned projects cost effective (as per the job description for Project Managers).
• Ensure that iX project start-up processes are followed and the project scoping is clear and approved.
• Supervice, prepare and evaluate alternative concept designs, prepare reports and esitmates and liaise with other professionals, both internally and externally.
• Supervice and develop detail designs, manage the preparation of drawings and prepare tender documentation.
• Facilitate and assist with the tender and adjudication process leading up to contractor appointment and site hand over.
• If required, act as the project discipline Lead Engineer.
• Monitor and manage construction activities including:
• Attending site and inspection meetings.
• Managing changes to work scope.
• Managing installation quality and compliance with specifications.
• Managing contract finances including valuations and payment certifications.
• Managing and witnessing testing and commissioning of works.
• Managing close out of project.
• Training and Mentoring
• Participating in continuous professional development training in order to maintain professional registration.
• Assisting with training and mentoring of others who are registered as in-training engineers/technologists.
• Leadership and Relations
• Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders, both internal and external to the Company, and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Interact with leaders and peers in such a way to command respect and to grow leadership skills.
• Facilitate and develop positive relationships in the department and ensure that acceptable levels of ergonomics are maintained.
• Ensure that the department administrative matters are dealt with effectively and timeously.
• Manage the target budget for the department.

Generally comply with the company required core competencies as set out below:

HSE Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to health, safety and enviroment issues and actions to address these issues; takes action to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, contractors with zero environmental incidents.

Action Orientation Gets results - achieves job goals set by self and others, meets timeslines, pushes to achive stretch goals, demontstartesenthusi, persistence and tenacity.

Building Effective Relationships

Has a range of interspersonal skills and approaches and knows when to use what with whom to accomplish work goals.Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, sideways.

Builds appropriate rapport and uses dimplomacy and tact. Ensures people feel valued, appreciated and included in discussions. Deals well wiht local customs and practises when on assignment.

Customer Focus Commits to building enduring relationships and delivering optimal customer solutions.

Effectively meets internal and external customer needs, builds proactive customer relationsips, takes responsiblity for customer satification and loyalty.

Dealing with Change Demonstrates agility and is able to remain effective when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment.

Adjusts effectively to work within new structures or cultures, and with new work processes or requirements.

Integrity and Trust

Dilligent in adhering to required processes and legislation, does what they say they will do, and consistenly deliver whay they say they will deliver. Is open to personal development and prepared to admit to mistakes.

Leadership

Leads by example, builds committed, empowerd and motivated teams and promotes open communication. Champions the values ofleadership - relishes leading, performance and delivering results.

Technical and Functional Skill

Demonstrates technical skills and applies the necessary skills and behaviours to tasks to delivery quality, accurate and timely work the the team and external customers.

Education, Language & Qualifications

• Tech / B. Eng degree.

Professional Registration with ECSA.

Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. Fluent spoken and written English.

PMP and or Pr.CPM qualification/registration will be an atvantage.

RSA drivers licence and own transport/vehicle for site/meeting use.

Essential Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Technical and practical engineering skills in the Public Infrastructure Sector.
• A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the discipline, and the basic requirements of other disciplines.
• People skills / Ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Proven ability to execute designs, work as part of a team.
• Diligent and able to work under consistent pressure to meet deadlines.
• Design accuracy and attention to detail is crucial.
• Good problem-solving skills and application of engineering judgement.
• Business development and marketing skills / Client focused (both internal and external clients).
• Good financial acumen in project planning, control, and execution.
• A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements
• A sound knowledge of MS OFFICE software is essential such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Projects etc.
• A working knowledge of the various construction framework contracts is preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years technical and practical experience, post qualification, in Public Infrastructure projects including management talent. A minimum of 10 years technical and practical experience post ECSA registration.