Pavement & Materials Technologist

BVi Consulting Engineers - BVi Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

BVi Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd in Pretoria seeks a Pavement & Materials Technologist to support the pavement engineering team across investigation, design, construction, and QA of pavement projects. You will assist with material evaluations, lab and field investigations, data analysis and technical reporting.

Minimum 5 years of relevant pavement engineering and construction materials experience is required; exposure to consulting engineering projects is advantageous.

Qualifications

• National Diploma/Advanced Diploma/BTech in Civil Engineering is required.
• 5 years of relevant pavement engineering and construction materials experience.
• Exposure to consulting engineering or civil infrastructure projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to pavement engineering team during investigation, assessment, design, construction and QA of pavement projects.
• Assist in evaluation and classification of pavement materials; support field investigations and laboratory testing.
• Contribute to data analysis, technical reports and project documentation.
• Assist in site inspections and QA activities to ensure conformity with specifications.

Skills

Pavement engineering principles

Pavement materials classification

Construction materials testing

Pavement investigations & condition:

Pavement construction methods & QC

Engineering calculations & reporting

MS Excel / MS Office

Education

National Diploma / Advanced Diploma / BTech in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BVi Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd has a vacancy for a Pavement & Materials Technologist in their Pretoria office.

BVi is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm with more than 400 employees and offices across Southern Africa. The BVi Group's success is based on solid business integrity principles guided by our core values.BVi is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary:

The Pavement & Materials Technologist provides technical support to the pavement engineering team in the investigation, assessment, design, construction, and quality assurance of pavement infrastructure projects. The role involves assisting with pavement materials evaluations, laboratory and field investigations, construction quality control, data analysis, and the preparation of technical reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support

• Assist with pavement engineering investigations, assessments and technical studies.
• Support the evaluation and classification of pavement and construction materials.
• Participate in pavement condition assessments and field investigations.
• Assist with the interpretation of laboratory and field testing results.
• Compile, analyse and present technical data for engineering reports.
• Assist with pavement design calculations and engineering analyses under supervision.
• Support the preparation of technical specifications, drawings and project documentation.

Construction Materials & Quality Control

• Assist with the monitoring of construction quality during pavement projects.
• Review laboratory and field test results to assess compliance with project specifications.
• Participate in site inspections and construction quality assurance activities.
• Assist in identifying material-related issues and recommending corrective actions.

Project Support

• Assist project engineers with technical deliverables and project documentation.
• Maintain accurate project records and technical databases.
• Liaise with laboratories, contractors and project stakeholders where required.
• Support project teams during design and construction phases.

Professional Development

• Develop specialist knowledge in pavement engineering and construction materials.
• Keep abreast of industry standards, specifications and best practices.
• Participate in technical training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

• National Diploma, Advanced Diploma or BTech degree in Civil Engineering.

Experience

• 5 years' relevant experience in pavement engineering and construction materials.
• Exposure to consulting engineering or civil infrastructure projects will be advantageous.

Knowledge & Technical Competencies

Working knowledge of:

• Pavement engineering principles.
• Pavement materials and material classification.
• Construction materials testing (laboratory and field).
• Pavement investigations and condition assessments.
• Pavement construction methods and quality control.
• COTO Standard Specifications and other relevant pavement engineering manuals.
• Basic pavement design principles.
• Engineering calculations and technical reporting.
• Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Please include the following with your application:

• Proof of qualification(s).
• CV with previous/present employer references, including contact details.
• List of required work experience
• Certified copies of ID and driver's license documents