Resident Engineer Water & Sanitation

Talent Acquisition Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a Resident Engineer for a 16-month contract in Gauteng. This role focuses on impactful water and sewer pipeline projects, requiring hands-on involvement and compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience as Resident Engineer on large-scale civil engineering projects.
• Solid knowledge of materials, construction monitoring, specifications, and testing procedures.
• Highly organised and effective in managing multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site-based construction monitoring of water and sanitation works.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Prepare payment certificates and manage as-built documentation.

Skills

Construction monitoring

Project management

Compliance with quality standards

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering

Registered with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer or Technologist

SACPCMP registration in Project / Construction Management

Job description

Are you an experienced civil engineering professional looking to be part of impactful infrastructure projects? A leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a Resident Engineer to join their site-based team in Gauteng for a 16-month contract. This role will focus on water and sewer pipeline projects, offering hands-on involvement and real-time project delivery experience.

• What You'll Be Doing :

Oversee site-based construction monitoring of water and sanitation works.

Ensure full compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

Measure and verify quantities, check contractor statements, and prepare payment certificates.

Liaise with contractors, the employer, and internal project teams.

Attend site meetings, compile progress reports, and evaluate material testing and control.

Manage as-built documentation and contribute to the project completion report.

Ensure adherence to ISO9001 : 2015, internal project management protocols, and health & safety standards.

• What We’re Looking For :

BSc / BEng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Registered with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer or Technologist.

SACPCMP registration in Project / Construction Management (advantageous).

Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience as Resident Engineer on large-scale civil engineering projects (? R7.5 million each).

Solid knowledge of materials, construction monitoring, specifications, and testing procedures.

Highly organised, hands-on, and effective in managing multiple stakeholders.

Ready to make a tangible difference in water infrastructure?

Apply now and bring your expertise to the forefront of vital service delivery.

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