Resident Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023186/SH

Date posted:

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

1 200 000

SUMMARY:
Build the Future of Ports: Join a Global Leader in Marine Engineering.

POSITION INFO:
Are you ready to take your career offshore and into exciting international waters? We’re looking for experienced Resident Engineers to lead the construction of world-class marine and port infrastructure projects across Southern Africa and Asia.

Join a global team of specialists pushing the boundaries in port planning, marine structures, and coastal engineering—where your expertise will directly shape the future of maritime infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day construction activities on major marine and port projects
Ensure design compliance, quality assurance, and cost control
Conduct on-site inspections and manage subcontractors
Administer contracts, variations, claims, and payment certifications
Enforce health and safety compliance on site
Provide technical support and coordinate with clients and stakeholders
Lead progress reporting and represent projects in regular meetings

Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):

Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering or site supervision
Solid experience in contract administration and management
Professional registration (Pr Eng/CEng or equivalent)
Previous involvement in port, coastal, or bulk material handling projects
Strong technical knowledge of engineering design and construction supervision
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities

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