Resident Engineer

Hire Resolve; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is urgently seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee construction compliance in Randburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a B-Tech in Civil or Structural Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of commercial building site experience. Responsibilities include inspecting works, managing contractor communications, and ensuring quality assurance. A competitive salary, pension, and performance bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Pension

Group Life

Performance Bonus

Package Structuring

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years site experience on commercial buildings.
• Fully conversant with MS Office packages.
• Excellent record keeping and Quality Assurance (QA) experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect works for conformity to contract documentation.
• Deliver communications between the contractor and the Engineer.
• Prepare pro-active estimates of proposed variations.
• Assist in resolving contractual and financial claims.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Quality Assurance (QA)

Planning and management

Education

B-Tech Civil / Structural Engineering

Membership to a related professional body

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Resident Engineer • Randburg, South Africa

Overview

Hire Resolve’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Resident Engineer in Randburg, GP.

Responsibilities

• Observe how the works are carried out, examine and test materials and workmanship, and receive from the contractor such information as he shall reasonably require.
• Deliver to the contractor oral or written communications from the Engineer and receive oral or written communications from the contractor to deliver to the Engineer.
• Inspect works for conformity to contract documentation.
• Witness and review all tests and mock ups carried out both on and off site.
• Arrange for the delivery of all test certificates.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the plans and specifications and review completed work prior to enclosure or on completion as appropriate.
• Constantly review work procedures and construction materials.
• Be available to provide the contractor with technical interpretation of the plans and specifications.
• Verification of quantities for payment certificates.
• Attend regular site progress and technical meetings.
• Prepare pro‑active estimates of proposed variations for Client and Engineer decision making.
• Assist in the resolution of contractual and financial claims by the contractor.

Requirements

• Minimum B-Tech Civil / Structural Engineering.
• Membership to a related professional body (preferably Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng registered).
• Minimum 10 years site experience on a full‑time basis working on commercial buildings, would be an advantage.
• Fully conversant with MS Office packages.
• Excellent record keeping and Quality Assurance (QA) experience.
• Well organised, with strong planning and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report‑writing skills.
• Proven project management, client liaison and consulting skills.

Benefits

• Salary: Market related.
• Pension.
• Group Life.
• Performance Bonus.
• Package Structuring.