Resident Structural Engineer (2-Year Contract)

Vish Services (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vish Services (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to oversee multiple projects on a 2-year renewable contract. The incumbent will be the first point of contact for structural works, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications and schedules, while coordinating with design teams and contractors.

Responsibilities include site supervision, reviewing contractor outputs, preparing reports, and managing QA/QC in line with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• BEng or BTech in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• ECSA registration or active Pr. Eng application desired.
• Minimum 5 years as structural engineer on projects like reservoirs, intakes and water structures.

Responsibilities

• Resident engineering functions as per FIDIC contracts.
• Oversee engineers and inspect materials; prepare progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specs, quality processes and schedules.
• Review contractor works and approve per design specs; address RFIs.
• Prepare site instructions and attend to RFIs and requests.
• Carry out site supervision for short and long durations; travel as needed.
• Engage in CPD and maintain professional accreditation.
• Monitor installations and ensure standards compliance.

Skills

Engineering design

Project supervision

Teamwork

Organisation

Legal awareness

Education

BEng (Civil/Structural) or BTech (Civil/Structural)

ECSA registration / Pr. Eng status

Tools

Etabs

Prokon

MS Office

MS Project

Drafting software

Job description

Vish Services (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to oversee multiple projects on a 2-year renewable contract. The incumbent will be the first point of contact for structural works, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications and schedules, while coordinating with design teams and contractors.

Responsibilities include site supervision, reviewing contractor outputs, preparing reports, and managing QA/QC in line with ISO standards.