Resident Engineer – Water Infrastructure

About the job

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Resident Engineer to lead construction supervision and contract administration on a major bulk water supply project. This senior position will provide on-site leadership across multidisciplinary construction activities, with a particular focus on Water Treatment Works, dams, bulk water, and hydraulic infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: • Act as the Engineer’s on-site representative for a major Water Treatment Works contract. • Lead and manage the multidisciplinary Construction Supervision Team. • Oversee construction activities and ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, programme, quality, and contractual requirements. • Manage the planning, coordination, and implementation of construction works. • Monitor the Contractor’s programme and budget and implement measures to maintain project progress. • Manage a large multidisciplinary construction monitoring team. • Control drawings, technical documentation, and construction records. • Evaluate construction works throughout the project lifecycle. • Prepare and issue payment certificates. • Administer contractual claims, assist with dispute resolution, and make contractual determinations where required. • Manage site health and safety requirements and monitor compliance. • Oversee quality control procedures, including materials and construction activities. • Prepare monthly progress reports, incident reports, and related site documentation. • Liaise with the Client, communities, landowners, contractors, and other stakeholders. • Manage Target Enterprise Contractors. • Maintain accurate daily diaries, photographic records, progress reports, quality records, and As-Built information. • Chair and attend progress, technical, and other project meetings. Requirements: • Matric / Grade 12. • BSc Engineering, BEng, or equivalent relevant tertiary qualification. • Professional registration with ECSA and SACPCMP, or similar professional registration. • 15 years’ experience as a Resident Engineer on complex multidisciplinary engineering construction contracts; alternatively, 30 years’ experience as a Resident Engineer on comparable projects. • Experience on at least three projects with construction values exceeding R500 million. • Proven working knowledge of GCC 2010 and GCC 2015. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project. • Demonstrable experience in Water Treatment Works and dams engineering is essential. • Experience with large-scale bulk water, treatment, and hydraulic infrastructure. • Strong construction supervision and contract administration experience. Key Competencies: • Excellent English communication, report-writing, and presentation skills. • Strong leadership and people management capabilities. • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams. • Ability to manage complex construction environments and multiple stakeholders. • Strong commitment to site health and safety. • Sound understanding of large-scale construction supervision and management. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Submit your CV to engineering.jobs@mspstaffing.co.za or call 021 555 0432. Visit our website for more exciting career opportunities: https://mspstaffingza.co/

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