This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and energized Professional Civil Engineer to join a leading infrastructure consultancy and contribute to the growth and development of a business with a reputation for technical excellence and strong client relationships.
Reports To
Function Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.
Primary Position Purpose
This position is responsible for providing professional services on projects within the Functional group and for providing assistance to the Finance Manager, Section Manager and Professionals/Consultants in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
Key Responsibilities
With a minimum of 6 years of professional experience, the key responsibilities will be:
- Assisting with budgets, resourcing and outsourcing of work within the section
- Developing increased design ability and quality
- Drafting technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
- Providing technical solutions and developing appreciation of outcomes
- Able to check and take responsibility for the work of others
- Able to present / represent their technical work as well as present service offering to potential clients and present technical work at technical conferences
- Able to draft responses to straightforward bids (assistance sought with commercial aspects)
- Developing knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management
- Able to assign work to others
- Successful in identifying and following through on leads associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with
- Developing understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets
- Niche technical expertise, with focus on niche skill within relevant software tool or a skill within non-standard software tool
- Supervising a small team of Engineers
- Ability to supervise Engineers or Technicians in undertaking checks and inspections of constructed works for compliance with design and specifications, including monitoring and proposing remedial actions
- Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle
- Supporting business development in selling services to client, marketing material development, identifying key partners and technologies for SMEC services
- Assisting the Contracts Engineer (Construction and Pavements specific)
- Assisting with management of staff
- Managing sub-consultants
- Communicating with the client on general matters
- Working on multiple projects/contracts at the same time
- Drafting and implementing Works Authorisations/ Variation Orders
- Assessing Contractor’s claims and drafting recommendations/ rulings/ determinations
- Coordinating tasks and staff
- Providing support for the verification of subconsultants invoices
- Providing support in the drafting and submitting of work authorisations
- Providing technical support to other Function Groups
- Supporting regional initiatives
- Developing and maintaining existing client relationships and maintaining good client satisfaction
- Assisting in the financials and financial management/planning of projects
- Doing forecasting and revenue recognition
- Assisting in marketing and development approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from clients- generating repeat business
- Assisting in winning and delivering projects and new work for the section
- Ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget
- Mentoring graduates
- Work allocation to the team members and ensuring effective utilisation of team members
- Managing all or sections of projects
- Submission of EOIs, RFQ’s, tenders and Proposals for the section and to provide input into large infrastructure projects as required
- Directly responsible for recognising revenue to the value of R10m
- Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets
Recommended Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required
- Bachelor of Engineering degree/ higher degree from an accredited University
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience
- Relevant Professional Registration with ECSA
- Ability to effectively write reports
- Professional delivery and appearance to ensure SMEC image is maintained
- Courteous and business orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations
- Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment
- Project financial knowledge, budgeting, forecasting and invoicing
- Excellent communication skills
Closing Date: Monday, 14 June 2021
Details of the package on offer will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link below and follow the prompts.
Only candidates who meet the above minimum requirements will be considered. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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