Resident Engineer (Wind Farm) - Consulting Industry

Rpo Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Resident Engineer for a wind farm project in the consulting sector. This role involves overseeing civil and structural works, ensuring compliance with designs and specifications, and providing technical advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering with at least 8 years of experience, particularly in provincial roads and structures. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while managing relationships and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of Provincial Roads experience including structures.
• Sound knowledge of civil, roads, and earthworks disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil and structural works projects for compliance.
• Liaise with Owners Engineer and represent the Engineer in EPC.
• Manage quality, safety, and relationships on site.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Technical Advisory

Quality Management

Safety Management

Relationship Management

Education

BSc/BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA

Job description

Job title : Resident Engineer (Wind Farm) - Consulting Industry

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : April 28, 2025

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the organisation, coordination and on-site supervision of the execution of civil and structural works projects to ensure compliance to the design
• Representing the Engineer in the EPC
• Liaise with Owners Engineer on behalf of and part of EPC team
• Ensure that the projects are executed in accordance with approved designs and specifications related to the works under construction
• Advisory role in technical issues depending on the needs of the client
• Contract Administration
• Quality / Safety Management
• Relationship Management

Requirements :

• BSc / BEng or BTech degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA
• Minimum of 8 years of Provincial Roads experience, including structures (stormwater, retaining walls, bridges, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of disciplines such as civil, roads, and earthworks
• Experience in wind tower foundations advantageous
• Project management and leadership skills