Professional Bridge Engineer Structures

Professional Bridge Engineer Structures - Cape Town

Full job description

Location : Cape Town & Pretoria

REPORTS TO : Section Manager

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for delivering professional services on projects within the Functional group and providing support to the Functional Manager, Section Manager, and Professionals / Consultants to ensure the successful completion of multidisciplinary projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assist with budgets, resourcing and outsourcing of work within the section

Develop increased design ability and quality

Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentation quality

Provide technical solutions and develop appreciation of outcomes

Able to check and take responsibility for the work of others

Able to present / represent their technical work as well as present service offering to potential clients and present technical work at technical conferences

Able to draft responses to straightforward bids (assistance sought with commercial aspects)

Develop knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management

Able to assign work to others

Successful in identifying and following through on leads associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with

Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets

Niche technical expertise, with focus on niche skill within relevant software tool or a skill within non-standard software tool

Supervises small team of Engineers

Ability to supervise Engineers or Technicians in undertaking checks and inspections of constructed works for compliance with design and specifications, including monitoring and proposing remedial actions

Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle

Support business development in selling services to client, marketing material development, identifying key partners and technologies for SMEC services

Assist the Contracts Engineer (C&P specific)

Assist management staff

Manage sub-consultants

Communicate with the client on general matters

Work on multiple projects / contracts at the same time

Draft and implement Works Authorisations / Variation Orders

Asses Contractor’s claims and draft recommendations / rulings / determinations

Coordinate tasks and staff

Provide support for the verification of subconsultants invoices

Provide support in the drafting and submitting of work authorisations

Provide technical support to other FG’s

Support regional initiatives

Develop and maintain existing client relationships and maintain good client satisfaction

Assist in the financials and financial management / planning of projects

Do forecasting and revenue recognition

Assist in marketing and development approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from clients- generate repeat business

Assist in winning and delivering projects and new work for the section

Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget

Mentoring graduates

Work allocation to the team members and ensuring effective utilisation of team members

Managing all or sections of projects

Submission of EOIs, RFQ’s, tenders and Proposals for the section and to provide input into large infrastructure projects as required

Directly responsible for recognising revenue to the value of R10m

Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Professionalism

Quality and timeliness of reporting

Planning of workload to meet deadlines

Knowledge and implementation of SMEC’s systems and procedures

Brand awareness and SMEC cultural development

Reporting to meet project and internal requirements

Business development

Develop and foster client relationships

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor of Engineering degree / higher degree from accredited university / college

Minimum 6 years of professional experience

Relevant Professional Registration

Ability to effectively write reports

Professional delivery and appearance to ensure SMEC image is maintained

Courteous and business orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations

Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment

Project financial knowledge, budgeting, forecasting and invoicing

Excellent communication skills

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our business success. We are committed to hiring the best candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We uphold the principle of equal opportunity in employment and are dedicated to eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our hiring practices.

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