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Resident Engineers

ZutariCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, Zutari is trusted by clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce.

Zutari Tshwane / Cape Town is looking for Engineer’s Representatives (Resident Engineers) to join the team, responsible for contracts management within the project environment, with a special focus on SANRAL projects.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise all construction and installation activities on site and monitor contractor's progress
  • Provide technical input to progress reports on all works on site, and offer regular updates on progress and measurements for work completed
  • Review and monitor equipment, site staff and work methods; identify deficiencies that could lead to delays or quality issues
  • Manage and report on all commercial matters : contractor’s invoices, issue Non-Conformance Reports, Site Instructions, record and justify delays or claims, variations ordered, address non-conformance and discrepancies
  • Ensure site work, laboratory tests and designs are carried out in accordance with specifications, codes and standards, and HSE regulations
  • Ensure proper record keeping of all site information up to date
  • Manage on-site operation and staff
  • Ensure strict safety, security and environmental protection measures during construction
  • Support Contracts Engineer and Client in delivering the project in line with requirements, time frame and meets quality requirements
  • Apply Site Management System based on ISO 9001 QMS

Qualifications and experience

  • BSc or BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering
  • Pr Eng or Pr Tech Registration with ECSA
  • Pr CMP Registration with SACPCMP (advantage)
  • Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in construction and / or project site supervision
  • Experience as Engineer’s Representative on SANRAL projects is required
  • Thorough working knowledge of specifications and Bill of Quantities (COLTO / COTO, SANS 1200, project-specific)
  • Thorough working knowledge of Conditions of Contract (FIDIC 1999, NEC 3 / 4, GCC 2010 / 2015 and JBCC) (beneficial)
  • Proficient Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent client relations skills

    • Relevance Of Experience (Client)

  • The experience should be with Client bodies being either SANRAL and / or Concessionaire and / or Provincial Authority; indicate relevant client body for each of three projects.

    • Relevance Of Experience (Project Type)

  • The Applicant is required to have experience as the Engineer’s Representative (Resident Engineer) in Development / Improvement (Road upgrades) and / or Development New Facilities (New Road Infrastructure) (indicate relevant project type for each of three projects). Structural experience would be beneficial.

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology

    • Industries

  • Design Services

    • We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups in South Africa.

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