Resident Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day supervision and contract administration of the project.
• Oversee bridge and structural works, including foundations, reinforced concrete, structural components and associated civil works.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, method statements and technical submissions.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with approved designs, SANRAL requirements and relevant quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate site personnel, inspectors, trainees and specialist subconsultants.
• Liaise closely with the Contracts Engineer, contractor, client representatives and other project stakeholders.
• Chair and contribute to site, technical and progress meetings.
• Monitor the construction programme, progress, costs and potential project risks.
• Prepare monthly progress reports, payment certificates and the required contractual documentation.
• Maintain accurate site records, correspondence, instructions and daily diaries.
• Monitor health and safety, environmental and community-related compliance.
• Assist with the resolution of technical and contractual issues arising during construction.
• Oversee as-built information, completion inspections and project close-out documentation.

Requirements:

• BSc or BEng degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng.
• Approximately 10 or more years of relevant civil engineering and construction supervision experience.
• Previous experience as a Resident Engineer or in a similarly senior site-based position.
• Strong experience in bridge, structural concrete or major civil structures construction.
• Previous experience working on SANRAL projects is strongly preferred.
• Sound knowledge of SANRAL procedures, COTO specifications and relevant construction contracts.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, site teams, quality, progress and contractual documentation.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office, MS Teams and MS Project.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role on a significant SANRAL bridge project. The initial contract period is two years, with the possibility of extension depending on the duration and requirements of the project.