Senior Resident Engineer – Roadworks

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 1.600.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RPO Recruitment seeks an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to join a major roadworks project in Cape Town. You will provide technical oversight, contract administration, construction supervision and stakeholder coordination to deliver in line with required specifications, standards, quality, safety and environmental requirements.

Your qualifications include a BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering and ECSA registration (Pr. Eng or Pr.

Formación

• Professional engineering qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng or Pr. Eng Tech.
• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience in civil/road projects.
• Proven track record on five rehabilitation or resurfacing projects as Resident Engineer/Employer’s Agent/ Engineer’s Representative.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and administer road construction contracts.
• Act as Employer’s Agent’s Representative / Engineer’s Representative.
• Oversee contractors and monitor construction quality.
• Review contractor programmes, payment certificates and claims.
• Coordinate site meetings and prepare progress reports.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior site staff and supervise teams.

Conocimientos

Civil engineering knowledge

Project oversight

Contract administration

Stakeholder coordination

Health and safety knowledge

GCC/FIDIC/NEC contracts experience

Educación

BSc/BEng/BTech Civil Engineering

Descripción del empleo

A leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to join a major roadworks project in Cape Town.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical oversight, contract administration, construction supervision and stakeholder coordination, while ensuring that the project is delivered in accordance with the required specifications, standards, quality, safety and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer road construction contracts.
• Act as the Employer’s Agent’s Representative / Engineer’s Representative in accordance with GCC/FIDIC contracts.
• Oversee contractors and monitor construction quality.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings and applicable standards.
• Review contractor programmes, payment certificates and claims.
• Coordinate site meetings and prepare progress reports.
• Manage health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Mentor Assistant Resident Engineers and site staff.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and site supervision teams.
• Monitor construction implementation and ensure that works are executed in accordance with approved designs and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc, BEng or BTech Engineering degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professionally registered with ECSA as:
  • Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng), or
  • Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr. Eng Tech)
• Minimum 15 years' post-qualification experience in civil engineering and/or roads projects.
• Must have successfully completed a minimum of five (5) rehabilitation or resurfacing projects in the capacity of Resident Engineer / Employer’s Agent’s Representative / Engineer’s Representative.
• Proven experience in roadworks, including:
  • Earthworks
  • Pavement layer works
  • Concrete pavements
  • Asphalt surfacing
  • Drainage
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Asphalt and concrete pavement works
  • Materials engineering
  • Quality control and quality assurance procedures
  • COTO Specifications
  • Contract administration
  • Contractor and subcontractor management
  • Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Experience administering contracts under GCC, FIDIC, NEC or similar conditions of contract.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems and standard software applications.
• SACPCMP registration, such as Pr.CPM, will be advantageous.

Previous experience on City of Cape Town or Local Municipal projects will be advantageous.