Senior Resident Engineer – Structures (Roads)

RPO Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment seeks an experienced Resident Engineer – Structures for a major road upgrade project on the N3 in Pinetown, Durban. The role leads technical supervision of structural works, ensuring compliance with designs, specs, and contracts while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders on site.

The ideal candidate will be a professionally registered engineer with extensive structural project experience, able to manage complex construction environments and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural construction methods and materials.
• Excellent project coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication abilities to liaise with client, contractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage structural construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical supervision and engineering oversight of structural works.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with approved structural designs and specifications.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors, subcontractors and site personnel.
• Review structural construction methodologies, technical submissions and contractor documentation.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance across all structural works.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges arising during construction.
• Monitor construction programmes, progress and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Liaise with the client, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and provide technical input on construction progress and structural matters.
• Monitor health, safety and environmental compliance on site.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and construction documentation.
• Ensure that structural works are delivered in accordance with project requirements and within agreed timeframes.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Construction supervision

Education

BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering

Job description

RPO Recruitment seeks an experienced Resident Engineer – Structures for a major road upgrade project on the N3 in Pinetown, Durban. The role leads technical supervision of structural works, ensuring compliance with designs, specs, and contracts while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders on site.

The ideal candidate will be a professionally registered engineer with extensive structural project experience, able to manage complex construction environments and meet deadlines.