Senior Resident Engineer – Water & Sanitation

Talent Acquisition Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm seeks a Senior Resident Engineer for a 16-month contract overseeing a major water and sanitation infrastructure project in Gauteng. The role involves leading a site-based team, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing contract administration for projects valued over R7.5 million.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in five large-scale water/sewer pipeline projects (R7.5M+).
• Proven experience in reinforced concrete water/wastewater retaining structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site construction monitoring and manage site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, health & safety, and environmental requirements.
• Oversee contract administration, including issuing site instructions and payment certificates.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering

Registered as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng with ECSA

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Project

Job description

A leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Resident Engineer to oversee the on-site delivery of a major water and sanitation infrastructure project in Gauteng. This 16-month contract role offers the opportunity to lead a site-based team and ensure the successful implementation of civil works valued over R7.5 million per project.

• Key Responsibilities :

Lead day-to-day site construction monitoring and manage site personnel.

Ensure compliance with quality standards, health & safety, and environmental requirements.

Oversee contract administration, including issuing site instructions, variation orders, and payment certificates.

Monitor training, empowerment, and community engagement aspects.

Track progress, maintain records, and compile completion reports and certificates.

Maintain the project’s Quality Management System and ensure adherence to specifications and contract conditions (GCC 2015 / FIDIC).

• Minimum Requirements :

BSc / BEng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Registered as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng with ECSA.

At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience , including five large-scale water / sewer pipeline projects (R7.5M+).

Proven experience in reinforced concrete water / wastewater retaining structures.

Familiar with construction materials, methods, and supervision protocols for bulk pipelines, reservoirs, and treatment infrastructure.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and MS Project .

Strong leadership, time management, and communication skills.

Looking to take the lead on a high-impact infrastructure project?

Apply now and bring your expertise to a role where you’ll help shape the future of essential services.