Onsite Bridge ARE: Structural Supervision Pro

Surbana Jurong; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC, part of the Surbana Jurong group, is seeking two Assistant Resident Engineers for the Mtentu River Bridge project in Port Edward, Eastern Cape. You will provide extensive structural bridge expertise, support the Resident Engineer in contract administration, and supervise construction activities on site.

The role requires a BSc Engineering or related degree, 2–12 years of design or supervision experience, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• BSc Engineering or equivalent required.
• 2–12 years structural design and/or supervision experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (or soon to be registered) advantageous.
• Must be articulate in English.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Assistant Resident Engineer on site.
• Managing technical aspects of bridge erection and geometric control of piers and decks.
• Liaison with designers for site queries and with Contractor on technical matters.
• Evaluate and approve method statements.
• Monitor quality, production processes, and site safety practices.
• Oversee project budget implications from a technical perspective.
• Prepare variation orders and assist with close-out documentation.

Skills

Bridge supervision

On-site construction supervision

Geometric control

Contract administration

Team coordination

Education

BSc Engineering / B. Engineering Degree

Professional Engineer registration (or soon to be registered)

Job description

SMEC, part of the Surbana Jurong group, is seeking two Assistant Resident Engineers for the Mtentu River Bridge project in Port Edward, Eastern Cape. You will provide extensive structural bridge expertise, support the Resident Engineer in contract administration, and supervise construction activities on site.

The role requires a BSc Engineering or related degree, 2–12 years of design or supervision experience, and fluent English.