Resident Engineer

GIBB; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Eastern Cape is looking for a Resident Engineer to oversee road construction projects. The role involves managing contractor performance, ensuring compliance with design specifications, and liaising with all stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, proven project management skills, and a strong understanding of contract management. The position offers an opportunity to work on various infrastructure projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing road construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of General Conditions of Contract.
• Experience in liaising with contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee road construction activities on site.
• Monitor contractor progress and resolve technical issues.
• Lead and document site and technical meetings.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Contract management

Technical problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

GIBB’s Roads and Highways Services Delivery Unit provides a comprehensive range of services that include traditional consulting services (design, procurement and contract supervision), Public Private Partnership (PPP) solutions and asset management services. This includes high-capacity freeways, interchanges and bridges, airport pavements, rural roads (including low volume and haul roads) and municipal infrastructure. The team is supported by transportation and traffic engineers, geotechnical and material engineers, and other specialists.

This Sector is looking for a talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Resident Engineer.

We welcome your application if you meet the requirements, listed below, for this position.

The below listed responsibilities and requirements is assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.

Core Purpose

• Represent the Employer’s Agent to the extent of his / her delegated responsibilities and keep the Employer’s Agent fully informed at all times.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Contractor’s Representative.
• Liaise with Client Representative / Project Manager and manage the relationship.
• Ensure that procedures and systems outlined in GIBB’s site specific Project Plan are put into place and run effectively.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

Oversee and coordinate road construction activities on site, ensuring work meets design specifications, contract requirements, and safety standards.

Monitor contractor progress and liaise closely with the Contracts Engineer, Site Agent, and service providers to resolve technical and operational issues.

Refer significant design or materials queries to the Design Engineer and ensure lessons learned are shared for future improvements.

Apply relevant clauses of the General Conditions of Contract to manage project compliance and administration.

Ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety and Road Traffic Acts and monitor the contractor’s environmental management practices.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including local communities via the Community Liaison Officer, and coordinate the relocation of services where required.

Lead and document site and technical meetings, maintain accurate site records, and oversee on-site and off-site material testing.

Verify and certify payment certificates, manage project costs, and assist with variation orders and close-out documentation.

Inspect works for compliance, instruct corrective measures when necessary, and record all information relevant to project progress and claims.