Resident Engineer

Rpo Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in South Africa is seeking an Engineer's Representative for a 12-month Labour-Intensive Construction bridge project in the Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will oversee site activities, ensuring compliance with LIC standards and collaborate with stakeholders. Requirements include a degree in Civil Engineering, professional registration, and significant site experience. Benefits include accommodation and reimbursed travel expenses.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Travel expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant post-graduate site experience.
• Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
• Experience in bridge construction projects as site representative.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site activities ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Evaluate method statements and health, safety plans.
• Prepare progress reports and project documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Quality assurance

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering

Labour-Intensive Construction unit standard qualification

Job description

RPO Recruitment's client, a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an Engineer's Representative for a 12-month Labour-Intensive Construction (LIC) bridge project in the Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will be based on-site and oversee the implementation of bridge works in accordance with LIC standards.

This is a 12 month limited duration contract.

Accommodation and Travel

Accommodation will be provided on site and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site activities, ensuring quality assurance, accurate quantity tracking, and verification.
• Evaluate and approve method statements, work programmes, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) plans.
Coordinate with stakeholders to address and resolve project issues.
• Prepare and manage progress reports, payment certificates, and project close-out documentation.

Requirements

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering from a recognised South African institution.
• Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
• At least 8 years of relevant post-graduate site experience.
• In possession of Labour-Intensive Construction unit standard qualification (NQF Level 7, SAQA-accredited).
• Successfully executed at least two bridge construction projects in a lead / site representative capacity.

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications.

3>How to Apply

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website or email us your CV: (email protected). We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.

If you are not, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.