Resident Engineer/ Engineer's Representative (Amathole District) (FTC)

Headhunters; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking an Engineer’s Representative for a fixed-term contract in Eastern Cape. This role requires a BEng/BSc Eng/BTech in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of site experience, including bridge construction projects. Responsibilities include contract administration, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Accommodation is provided, with reimbursement for approved travel expenses.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Travel expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of post-graduate site experience.
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng registration with ECSA is required.
• Successful execution of at least two bridge construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Engineer’s Representative on the bridge project.
• Plan and coordinate construction activities.
• Maintain records and support payment certification.
• Engage with Employer, Contractor, and community structures.
• Prepare progress and payment documentation.

Skills

Project management

Quality control

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BEng, BSc Eng or BTech (Civil)

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Overview

Our client, a multidisciplinary engineering firm, is seeking to hire an Engineer’s Representative for a fixed-term contract position. Candidates must be available to start immediately.

Location: Site based – Nqushwa Local Municipality/ Amathole District, Eastern Cape. ±80 km from East London.

Employment Type: Fixed-term (project-based)

Accommodation: Provided

Travel: Approved travel expenses reimbursed

Requirements

• Education: BEng, BSc Eng or BTech (Civil) from a recognized South African institution.
• Professional Registration: Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng registration with ECSA.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of post-graduate site experience.
• Training: Labour-Intensive Construction unit standard at NQF Level 7 (SAQA-accredited).
• Project Experience: Successfully executed at least two (2) bridge construction projects in a lead/site representative capacity.
• Availability: Full-time site presence for the contract duration.

Job Description

• Act as the Engineer’s Representative on the Labour-Intensive Construction (LIC) bridge project and administer the contract (e.g. GCC).
• Plan and coordinate construction to achieve scope, programme, quality, safety and environmental targets.
• Maintain records and measurements; support payment certification and reporting.
• Engage with Employer, Contractor, and community structures in line with LIC principles.
• Apply the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in all project activities.
• Facilitate monthly progress reports and coordinate with all engineers, site staff, and related resources.
• Supervise daily works, quality control, and quantity verification.
• Review method statements, programmes, and HSE documentation.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and resolve on-site issues.
• Prepare progress, payment, and close-out documentation.