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Location: Eastern CapeContract 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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