Technical Specialist Full Time

An engineering company based in Johannesburg is on the lookout for a Technical Specialist to join their team!

This position is responsible for leading and working with teams of Engineers, Designers and Draughtspersons across a portfolio of projects and clients. The role involves technical leadership and the ability to lift the overall technical performance of the engineering professional team.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical support and guidance to peers and other functional groups within the level of your expertise
• Provide technical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team
• Identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems
• Ensure that Quality Assurance (QA) requirements are adhered to
• Apply a deeper understanding of engineering principles to devise and deliver practical and economical solutions to problems
• Plan and resource projects
• Prepare client reports and designs
• Assist in the management and training of staff including mentoring
• Contribute to the overall management and profitability of the discipline
• Supervision of drawing, project specifications and contract documentation production for assigned tasks
• Prepare expressions of interest and tender submissions
• Maintaining contact with a wide local and international network of persons with similar interests
• Publish papers or articles on projects or developments in the field of expertise
• Share knowledge with (junior) colleagues, clients, and students through the facilitation of workshops, lectures etc.
• Mentoring and coaching

Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from an accredited university/college
• Relevant professional memberships
• Minimum 10 years of practical experience in the relevant discipline
• Extensive knowledge of engineering design issues and analysis methods
• Ability to identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Project management and leadership skills
• Ability to use analytical tools including commercial software
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Sound knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA)
• Extensive knowledge of engineering materials and their applications
• Knowledge of contractual matters about construction
• Sound knowledge of OHS and environmental regulations

Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment.

Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us at Engineers@hireresolve.za.com
• Alternatively, you are welcome to connect with Lauren Le Roux, Kyla van der Westhuizen, Kaylee Kemm, Cailin Hunt or Ashleigh Whitehead on LinkedIn.