Engineer's Representative

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Location: Eastern Cape
Contract Type: Fixed-term (Project-based)
Accommodation: Provided on-site

We are seeking an experienced and professional Engineer’s Representative to lead and oversee a bridge construction project in the Eastern Cape. This is a site-based, full-time position for a 12-month contract, ideal for a hands-on engineering professional who thrives on responsibility and precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead engineer on-site, ensuring the bridge project is executed correctly, safely, on time, and within contractual and engineering standards.

• Oversee all construction supervision, quality control, and progress reporting.

• Coordinate with the contractor, client (municipality), consulting engineers, and community stakeholders.

• Review and approve technical drawings, method statements, safety files, and construction programmes.

• Conduct site inspections, verify quantities, and support progress payment certifications.

• Resolve technical and operational challenges on-site, making informed decisions on behalf of the consulting engineer.

• Maintain comprehensive records of measurements, progress, documentation, and compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• BEng, BSc Eng, or BTech in Civil Engineering.

• Professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.

• Minimum of 8 years’ post-graduation site experience.

• Proven experience as the lead/site representative on at least two bridge construction projects.

• Completed Labour-Intensive Construction (LIC) training at NQF Level 7.

• Must be willing to reside on-site full-time for the full 12-month contract (accommodation provided).

• Immediate availability is essential.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities on construction sites.

• Excellent technical and quality assurance expertise.

• Proficient in reviewing drawings, safety documentation, and project programmes.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Strong problem-solving and reporting capabilities.

• Detail-oriented, accountable, and committed to professional excellence.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to lead a key infrastructure project from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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