Assistant Resident Engineer

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year
Hire Resolve's Client is seeking an experienced Assistant Employer's Agent's Representative / Assistant Resident Engineer in Structures to join their team in Cape Town for a period of 36 months, starting in August. 

Responsibilities: 
  • Oversee construction progress according to the approved programme and report to the Resident Engineer (RE)
  • Implement the Engineer's quality control plan
  • Inspect works, monitor quality, arrange acceptance control testing, prepare statistical reports of test results, and approve/reject work
  • Measure and certify completed work progressively and update final work estimates
  • Monitor, measure, and ensure quality acceptance control for setting out structures, excavation for foundations, substructures, superstructures, reinforcement, concrete strengths, and finishes
  • Assist the RE with issuing site instructions and ensuring work adheres to construction drawings
  • Verify the Contractor's daily site diary and maintain construction progress photographs
  • Aid in the preparation of variation orders and dayworks
  • Assist in preparing expenditure reports and estimating costs for new work
  • Monitor and report on the Contractor's CPG commitments
  • Attend site progress, technical meetings, and other related meetings, and assist with minute preparation
  • Monitor the Contractor's compliance with the OH&S Act
  • Assist the RE with handling contractual claims
  • Compile as-built data and drawings per the Client's requirements
  • Help prepare the contract completion report and perform the completion inspection
  • Provide any additional assistance to the RE as needed
Requirements:
  • BTech or ND in Civil Engineerin
  • Registration with ECSA as Pr Tech Eng or Pr Techni Eng is advantageous, though not mandatory for this project.
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience in construction and site supervision, particularly on road projects
  • Experience as an Assistant Resident Engineer on roads, bridges, and civil engineering projects
  • Familiarity with Conditions of Contract (GCC 2015) is beneficial
  • Knowledge of specifications and Bill of Quantities (COLTO / COTO, SANS 1200, project-specific, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective client relations skills
  • Experience with City of Cape Town projects is a plus

Contact Hire Resolve for you next career-changing move.

  •  Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Elma Pelser, Tameaka Futcher, Chandre Codrier, Gillian Wiedeman or Wernardt Snyman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website:  or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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