Structural Technical Support Technician

Jcdecaux; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising company in Johannesburg is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to oversee inspections and management of advertising structures in South Africa and other markets. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, project management experience, and a strong focus on safety and quality. Flexibility in hours and travel is required. This role offers a dynamic work environment with significant responsibilities in construction and management.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Candidate Engineer/Technologist.
• Minimum 2-3 years post qualification experience with Structural Steel and Reinforced Concrete Structures.
• Proven project and contractor management experience in construction especially steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Management and programming of inspections, reports and repairs of advertising structures.
• Supervision of remedial works performed on advertising structures.
• On the ground support and management of new builds in other African markets.
• Project manage the product development and installation of advertising structures.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and within specifications.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Project & Contractor Management

Safety and Quality Awareness

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Health and Safety Management

Driving License

Education

Diploma or B-Tech in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSEssential

• Diploma or B- Tech in Civil / Structural Engineering.
• Registered as a Candidate Engineer / Technologist.
• Minimum 2-3 years post qualification experience with Structural Steel and Reinforced Concrete Structures (Inspections, Construction and or Design).
• Proven project & contractor management experience in construction especially steel structures.
• Strong awareness of safety and quality principles.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office, Intermediate knowledge and experience of MS Project.
• Conversant with health and safety management systems and aspects of risk management in a multi-site environment.
• Hold a valid South African driving license and passport.
• The ability to travel in South Africa and other African and Middle East countries.

KEY TASKS AND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management and programming of inspections, reports, and subsequent repairs (if necessary) of advertising structures in the field as well as upload of documentation to Corp and the Asset Management system.
• Physical due diligence inspections and structural analysis of advertising structures in the field followed by detailed reports specifying the current condition of the structure as well as any remedial work required.
• Supervision of remedial works performed on advertising structures.
• Review of original design engineer's calculations to ensure the design meets the required standards.
• On the ground support and management of new builds in other African markets.
• Must have a well understood knowledge and application of health and safety.
• To project manage the product development, construction, installation and upgrade of the Company's advertising structures – including (not limited to) Billboards, Street Furniture, Toilets and LED / LCD screens.
• To ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and within specification (Engineering and Aesthetics).
• Provide technical advice to the business on product and project needs.
• To ensure that the Company's standards and procedures are fully met.
• Develop relationships internally and externally with the key stakeholders.
• Assisting the Development / Sales Director to identify opportunities for cost reduction through design, construction method, materials and volume discounts and with any projects.
• To attend regular team meetings and action issues raised by acting upon minutes taken.
• Utilize Bee / SharePoint / JCDecaux Academy to share best practice and lessons learnt.
• Respond quickly to any enquiry from other subsidiaries.
• Manager retention process to ensure timely rectification of snagging.
• Appreciate cost control and budgets.
• 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm – Some out of hours working will be required on during project delivery.

GENERAL : It should be noted that the above list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and that your Line Manager is entitled to instruct you at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements, such as : Project Management.

Candidate must be flexible on hours and location of work.

Office is Johannesburg.

DisclaimerThis job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.Reporting lines are subject to change and such change is at the sole discretion of the Company in line with operational requirements.