About SMEC
SMEC has joined forces with Surbana Jurong to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure and management advisory. Our new partnership has created a talent pool of 13,000 dedicated people working across a network of 100 offices in 40 countries.
SMEC employs passionate and innovative people who are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes and who want to feel valued in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We are committed to developing our people. We encourage them to see things differently, to be creative, to push boundaries and to work on a broad range of projects that help build a better future.
Consistently recognised for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world. Engineering News Record (ENR) currently ranks SMEC in the top 25 of the ‘2018 Top 225 International Design Firms’.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and energized Resident 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. We are looking for candidates with a passion for innovation and providing innovative problem-solving that will add value to SMEC. The successful incumbent shall be highly productive in their day to day tasks and also strive to align themselves and their work ethic to our company values.
The position will be based at the Mpiti to Sehlabathebe Road (91 km), which starts in the southwest part of Lesotho, near Qacha’s Nek and then runs along the south-eastern boundary with South Africa, ending at the Sehlabathebe National Park. The project entails the upgrading from gravel to asphalt and is scheduled to run for a 36 month contract period, which may be extended.
Key Responsibilities
The Resident Engineer will have the following elements of the construction works under his/her responsibility:
• Contract Administration acting as Resident Engineer for this project;
• Reviewing the construction drawings and managing the processes of dealing with Contractor queries by liaising with the designers through the required communication lines;
• Inspection of the works and test results for quality control;
• Preparing and updating estimates to completion;
• Maintaining records of site administration and communication in terms SMEC’s quality management system and Construction Manual;
• Attending and contributing to taking minutes at technical and site meetings;
• Maintaining monthly progress reports;
• Liaison with clients and contractors;
• Managing resources for site supervision;
• Monitoring of quality of works;
• Monitoring of programme and contract budgets;
• Handling claims;
• Preparation of variation orders;
• Closing out projects including compiling completion/closeout reports; and
• Monitoring of Environmental Management Programs for the road.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required
• The Resident Engineer shall hold as a minimum a BSc (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering with at least 15 years’ experience in road and construction projects of which at least 10 years have been spent as a Resident Engineer on bitumen road design and construction projects in conditions similar to those experienced in Lesotho.
• The Resident Engineer should have extensive experience in the use and interpretation of major conditions of contract and in managing contractual issues. (Experience with FIDIC 1999 Conditions of Contract will be advantageous.)
• Experience of working in Southern Africa is preferred.
• He/she must be fluent in spoken and written English.
Closing Date: Friday, 17 May 2019
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.
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
Closing date: 17 May 2019