Assistant Resident Engineer

We are looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer to join our dynamic team on a large Water Treatment Works contract in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Area (South Coast).

• Lead and manage the Construction Supervision Team overseeing the Construction of the Works.
• Oversee the works ensuring full compliance with Designs.
• Supervise the planning, coordination and implementation of the Construction Works.
• Manage the Contractor's Programme and Budget.
• Manage a large multi-disciplinary construction monitoring team.
• Control of Drawings and Design Documentation and keeping current records.
• Evaluating the Construction Works throughout the Construction Period.
• Prepare and issue payment certificates.
• Deal with Contractual Claims, resolve disputes and make determinations.
• Manage Health and Safety on site and ensure full compliance.
• Manage Quality Control Procedures on site, including materials and construction.
• Prepare Monthly reports on Programme and related site matters, including incident reporting.
• Liaise with various stakeholders, including the Client, the Community, Landowners and other entities.
• Manage Target Enterprise Contractors.
• Monitor progress of construction against a programme and take steps to ensure the programme is achieved.
• Contract Administration and handling of Contractual Claims.
• Documentation and Reporting, including Daily Diaries, Photographic history, Progress, Incident, Quality Records, As-Built information, etc.

• BSc Eng, B Eng or B Tech Degree or equivalent (Civil/Structural/Social).
• Professional Registration(s):
  • Professional Registration with ECSA and SACPCMP (MUST HAVE).
• Years of Relevant Experience:
  • 10 years' experience as the Resident Engineer on Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Construction Contracts of a complex nature.
• Preferred Project Experience:
  • Proven work experience in structural projects involving water retaining structures.
  • At least three projects exceeding R 250 million in construction value.
  • Proven working knowledge of the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) 2010 and 2015.
• Technical Skills / Software Required:
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Software, including MS Projects.
  • Excellent communication and Report Writing Skills and good presentation skills in English.
  • Fully understand the aspects of site supervision and construction management of large projects.
  • Be enthusiastic about improving the safety performance of site operations.
  • Be commercially astute and expert at administering construction contracts.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with the site teams and motivate them to meet the project objectives.
• Soft Skills or Cultural Fit Qualities:
  • Excellent Interpersonal and People Management Skills.
  • Good leadership skills, and be able to work in a multi-cultural and multi-discipline team.
  • Be enthusiastic about improving the safety performance of site operations.

• Exposure to multi-disciplinary projects and long-term career development.
• Company support with regards to skills development and training.
• Good office and company culture.

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