Senior Materials Technician | Airport Roadway Projects Lead

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Join a team focused on technical leadership

Job summary

A well-established consulting engineering firm is seeking a Senior Materials Technician in Cape Town. The successful candidate will possess ECSA registration and experience in asphalt road construction, particularly in live airport environments. Responsibilities include overseeing materials testing on high-profile projects. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on impactful engineering projects requiring technical leadership in challenging settings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-registration experience required.
• 8–35 years overall experience in consulting engineering.
• Proven experience on at least 3 asphalt road construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee materials testing on major infrastructure projects.
• Ensure high-quality work under pressure in airport environments.
• Act as Resident Engineer or Materials Services lead.

Skills

ECSA professional registration

Experience in asphalt road construction

Ability to operate in high-risk environments

Managing work during restricted timeframes

Education

Technician or Technologist registration

Job description

A well-established consulting engineering firm is seeking a Senior Materials Technician in Cape Town. The successful candidate will possess ECSA registration and experience in asphalt road construction, particularly in live airport environments. Responsibilities include overseeing materials testing on high-profile projects. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on impactful engineering projects requiring technical leadership in challenging settings.