Assistant Resident Engineer Contract

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: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: Engineers@hireresolve.za.com

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.