Surbana Jurong
Assistant Resident Engineer
South Africa · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerSurbana Jurong
- LocationSouth Africa
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Location: Port Edward Eastern Cape – Mtentu River Bridge site
REPORTS TO: Resident Engineer and Chief Resident Engineer
PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE
We are currently seeking 2 Assistant Resident Engineers to participate in the construction supervision of one of the largest bridges in South African history. (One senior ARE and 1 junior ARE)The roles will involve providing extensive structural bridge expertise and technical support to the Resident Engineer in contract administration for our project at the Msikaba River Bridge site.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main duties may include, but not limited to, some of the following:
Acting as Assistant Resident Engineer.
Managing technical aspects on site, bridge erection engineering aspects, geometric control in the erection of piers and decks, etc.
Liaison with designers regarding site engineering queries when necessary.
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Evaluation and approval of method statements.
Liaison with the Contractor regarding technical aspects.
Managing some resources for site supervision of technical aspects.
Application of the Firm’s Quality Management System.
Monitoring of quality of works, including supervision of production processes and any off-site and/or remote construction and/or assembly facilities.
Monitoring of programme and contract budgets from a technical perspective.
Quantities and payment certificates.
Preparation of variation orders.
Closing out project including compiling completion/close-out reports.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Compiling high quality responses to technical queries from the Contractor.
Timeous responses to all technical queries from the Contractor.
Proactive management of technical difficulties experienced on site.
Timeous identification and clarification of technical aspects and discrepancies in the contract.
Optimisation of safety management by the supervision team.
Effective implementation and management of the Quality Acceptance Control system on site
Handover on completion.
Optimum resource utilization.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
BSc Engineering / B. Engineering Degree
2 to 12 years structural design and/or supervision experience.
Registered Professional Engineer (or soon to be registered) with the Engineering Council of South Africa or equivalent internationally recognized registration and/or legally required qualification will be advantageous.
Must be articulate in English.
We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
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