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Resident Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Durban North, South AfricaFound today
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Resident Engineer to lead construction supervision and contract administration on a major bulk water supply project. This senior position will provide on-site leadership across multidisciplinary construction activities, with a particular focus on Water Treatment Works, dams, bulk water, and hydraulic infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Engineer's on-site representative for a major Water Treatment Works contract.
  • Lead and manage the multidisciplinary Construction Supervision Team.
  • Oversee construction activities and ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, programme, quality, and contractual requirements.
  • Manage the planning, coordination, and implementation of construction works.
  • Monitor the Contractor's programme and budget and implement measures to maintain project progress.
  • Manage a large multidisciplinary construction monitoring team.
  • Control drawings, technical documentation, and construction records.
  • Evaluate construction works throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare and issue payment certificates.
  • Administer contractual claims, assist with dispute resolution, and make contractual determinations where required.
  • Manage site health and safety requirements and monitor compliance.
  • Oversee quality control procedures, including materials and construction activities.
  • Prepare monthly progress reports, incident reports, and related site documentation.
  • Liaise with the Client, communities, landowners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Manage Target Enterprise Contractors.
  • Maintain accurate daily diaries, photographic records, progress reports, quality records, and As-Built information.
  • Chair and attend progress, technical, and other project meetings.

Requirements:

  • Matric / Grade 12.
  • BSc Engineering, BEng, or equivalent relevant tertiary qualification.
  • Professional registration with ECSA and SACPCMP, or similar professional registration.
  • 15 years' experience as a Resident Engineer on complex multidisciplinary engineering construction contracts; alternatively, 30 years' experience as a Resident Engineer on comparable projects.
  • Experience on at least three projects with construction values exceeding R500 million.
  • Proven working knowledge of GCC 2010 and GCC 2015.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
  • Demonstrable experience in Water Treatment Works and dams engineering is essential.
  • Experience with large-scale bulk water, treatment, and hydraulic infrastructure.
  • Strong construction supervision and contract administration experience.

Key Competencies:

  • Excellent English communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.
  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to manage complex construction environments and multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong commitment to site health and safety.
  • Sound understanding of large-scale construction supervision and management.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Submit your CV to [Email Address Removed] or call [Phone Number Removed];. Visit our website for more exciting career opportunities: [URL Removed]

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent English communication
  • Effective interpersonal
  • Microsoft Office

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