Senior Assistant Resident Engineer, Structures (Water)

V3 Consulting; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

V3 Consulting seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer to support the delivery of a large, multidisciplinary water treatment works project in KwaZulu-Natal. You will assist the Resident Engineer with construction supervision, monitor programme and budget, ensure designs and quality standards compliance, and administer contracts and claims.

You will lead a monitoring team, manage health and safety on site, and coordinate stakeholders including the client and community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional registration with ECSA as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
• Registration with SACPCMP is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction works to ensure compliance with designs and specs.
• Supervise planning, coordination and implementation of construction works.
• Manage contractor’s programme and budget.
• Lead a large, multidisciplinary construction monitoring team.
• Control drawings and design documentation to keep records accurate.
• Evaluate construction works throughout the project.
• Prepare and issue payment certificates.
• Assess contractual claims and resolve disputes.
• Manage site health and safety compliance.
• Ensure quality control of materials and activities on site.
• Prepare monthly progress reports on programme and site activities.
• Liaise with client, community, landowners and stakeholders.
• Manage Target Enterprise Contractors.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Health and safety leadership

Education

BSc Eng / BEng / BTech or equivalent (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural)

ECSA Professional Registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng)

SACPCMP registration

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

V3 Consulting seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer to support the delivery of a large, multidisciplinary water treatment works project in KwaZulu-Natal. You will assist the Resident Engineer with construction supervision, monitor programme and budget, ensure designs and quality standards compliance, and administer contracts and claims.

You will lead a monitoring team, manage health and safety on site, and coordinate stakeholders including the client and community.