Site Engineer

Stefanutti Stocks; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cape Town seeks a Mid-Level Civil Engineer with a BSc, BEng, or BTech in Civil Engineering. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a construction company, with strong skills in construction processes and team coordination. This permanent position offers a market-related salary and is committed to Employment Equity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a construction company, ideally in building and/or civils work.
• Ideally registered as a candidate or professional with SACPCMP.

Responsibilities

• Exceed or achieve site production and financial targets.
• Assist with the adherence and implementation of policies, procedures, statutory law and safety regulations.
• Implement a high SHEQ standard on the site to meet and exceed client satisfaction.
• Assist with planning and programming of the project, by measuring and evaluating operational performance, processes and resources.
• Be effective in understanding & implementing problem solving decisions for the site.
• Drive projects to completion.

Skills

Knowledge of construction processes and trades

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Setting out and levelling

Knowledge of materials, plant and equipment

Co-ordination of construction teams

Staff management and labour legislation

Safety requirements and safety and health legislation

Financial control including costing

Leadership and Business acumen qualities

Education

BSc, BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering

Job description

Candidates should be self-starting and highly motivated, with the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The best candidates will be detailed and organized team players with demonstrated delivery in high pressure situations.

Primary Duties

• Exceed or achieve site production and financial targets.
• Assist with the adherence and implementation of policies, procedures, statutory law and safety regulations.
• Implement a high SHEQ standard on the site to meet and exceed client satisfaction.
• Assist with planning and programming of the project, by measuring and evaluating operational performance, processes and resources in order to enhance efficiencies / production.
• Be effective in understanding & implementing problem solving decisions for the site.
• Operational and production performance.
• Drive projects to completion.

Requirements

• BSc, BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering.
• At least 5 years' experience in a construction company, ideally in building and / or civils work.
• Ideally registered as a candidate or professional with SACPCMP.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of construction processes and trades.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Setting out and levelling.
• Knowledge of materials, plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of site administration systems.
• Co-ordination of construction teams.
• Staff management and labour legislation.
• Safety requirements and safety and health legislation.
• Financial control including costing.
• Leadership and Business acumen qualities.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible.

Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

Position Details

• Work Level: Mid-Level
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Market Related
• EE Position: Yes
• Location: Western Cape