Resident Engineers

Zutari; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari Tshwane / Cape Town is seeking an Engineer’s Representative (Resident Engineer) to supervise construction on SANRAL projects and manage site activities. The role focuses on contracts administration, QA, safety, and progress reporting across Civil projects.

Applicants should have a BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering, professional registration, and at least 10 years’ relevant on-site experience, with strong knowledge of COLTO/COTO, FIDIC and related standards.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering.
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech Registration with ECSA.
• Pr CMP Registration with SACPCMP will be an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in construction and/or projects site supervision.
• Experience as Engineer’s Representative on SANRAL projects is required.
• Thorough working knowledge of specifications and Bill of Quantities (COLTO / COTO, SANS 1200, project specific etc.)
• Thorough working knowledge of Conditions of Contract (FIDIC 1999, NEC 3/4, GCC 2010/2015 and JBCC) will be beneficial
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise all construction and installation activities on site and monitor progress.
• Technical input to the progress reports on all works being carried out at the site, and offer regular updates on progress and measurements for work complete.
• Review and monitor equipment, site staff and work methods, identify deficiencies of performance before delays and quality issues.
• Manage and report on all commercial matters: Contractor’s invoice, issue Non-Conformance Reports, Site Instructions, record and justify delays or claims, variation ordered, address non-conformance and discrepancies
• Ensure site work, laboratory tests and designs are carried out in accordance with specification requirements, codes, and standards, HSE regulations.
• Ensure proper record keeping of all corresponding information are maintained up to date
• Manage operation and staff on site.
• Ensure strict safety and security regulations compliance, and that environmental protection measures during construction are properly carried out.
• Support Contracts Engineer and Client in delivering project in line with requirement, time frame and meets quality requirement
• Apply Site Management System based on ISO 9001 QMS

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng or Pr Tech Registration with ECSA

Pr CMP Registration with SACPCMP advantageous

Tools

COLTO / COTO

SANS 1200

FIDIC 1999

NEC 3/4

GCC 2010/2015

JBCC

Job description

Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA
Tshwane, GP ZA (Primary)

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari (formerly known as Aurecon) is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Overall, Purpose:

Zutari Tshwane / Cape Town is currently looking for Engineer’s Representatives (Resident Engineers) to join their team, responsible for contracts management within the project’s environment, with a special focus on SANRAL Projects.

• BSc or BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech Registration with ECSA
• Pr CMP Registration with SACPCMP will be an advantage
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in construction and/or projects site supervision
• Experience as Engineer’s Representative on SANRAL project/s is required
• Thorough working knowledge of specifications and Bill of Quantities (COLTO / COTO, SANS 1200, project specific etc.)
• Thorough working knowledge of Conditions of Contract (FIDIC 1999, NEC 3/4, GCC 2010/2015 and JBCC) will be beneficial
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills

In addition to the above, the Applicant is required to submit his experience on three of his most recent projects (<10 years ago) in line with the parameters below:

Relevance of Experience (Client)

• The experience should be with Client bodies being either South African National Roads Authority and/or Concessionaire and/or Provincial Authority (indicate relevant client body for each of three projects).

Relevance of Experience (Project Type)

• The Applicant is required to have experience as the Engineer’s Representative (Resident Engineer) in "Development" Improvement" (Road upgrades) and/or "Development New Facilities" (New Road Infrastructure projects) (indicate relevant project type for each of three projects). Structural Experience would be beneficial.

Project Delivery

• Supervise all construction and installation activities on site and monitoring contractor's progress
• Technical input to the progress reports on all works being carried out at the site, and offer regular update on progress and measurements for work complete
• Review and monitor equipment, site staff and work methods, identify deficiency of performance before the occurrence of delays and quality issues.
• Manage and report on all commercial matters: Contractor’s invoice, issue Non-Conformance Reports, Site Instructions, record and justify delays or claims, variation ordered, address non-conformance and discrepancies
• Ensure site work, laboratory tests and designs are carried out in accordance with specification requirements, codes, and standards, HSE regulations.
• Ensure proper record keeping of all corresponding information are maintained up to date
• Manage operation and staff on site.
• Ensure strict safety and security regulations compliance, and that environmental protection measures during construction are properly carried out.
• Support Contracts Engineer and Client in delivering project in line with requirement, time frame and meets quality requirement
• Apply Site Management System based on ISO 9001 QMS

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups in South Africa.