SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Assistant Employer’s Agent’s Representative / Assistant Resident Engineer to assist the Employer’s Agent’s Representative of a major civil engineering contract at Sir Lowrys River (Somerset West / Gordon’s Bay), Cape Town with quality assurance, inspection of the work on-site and ensuring that the design is implemented as per the specifications. This is a fixed term position, linked to the duration of the construction period, which is currently estimated to end in December 2026.
Requirements
- Maintain a full-time presence on site;
- Provide construction oversight for design adherence and quality control and expediting of design clarifications;
- Review of contractors Quality Control Plans and Construction Method Statements;
- Handling of technical queries and resolutions; Construction materials approvals;
- Keeping of detailed records of all construction related activities including inspection records, request for information, design changes, non-conformances, lab results etc;
- Independent checks of tests and surveys;
- Review of as-built information and updating of drawings;
- Attendance of all site meetings be it technical or contractual;
- Communicate frequently with Employer’s Agent / Engineer and clients;
- Assist with project safety and environmental matters.
Qualifications and Experience
- At least a National Diploma in Civil Engineering/Construction Management;
- Ability to read / understand drawings and specifications, understand construction methods and procedures, effectively communicate and coordinate with the project team, recognize and relate cost impacts to modifications, and provide input for construction status, schedule, and project activities;
Efficient in the use of MS Word; MS Excel; MS Outlook;
- Efficiency in MS Projects will be advantageous;
- At least 5 years’ post qualification experience on site in major civil engineering construction (contract value of R150 million and higher), including bulk earthworks, retaining structures and reinforced concrete;
- Good understanding of the SANS 1200 and the GCC 2015;
- Must be an effective communicator (personal, phone, writing, email; etc.)
- Own Vehicle
Valid Driver’s License
