Chief Engineer - Civil at Trans Africa Projects

Purpose of the Job:

• Substation and Overhead Power Line Civil Designs including Earthwork designs.
• Also undertake access roads and architectural Design.
• Ability to undertake structural and civil engineering studies and implements solutions meeting client’s requirements.
• Proficient in Civil design software (Prokon, Model Maker and Road Maker) and draughting software (Autocad, Microstation).
• Draughting specifications for Geotechnical services and implementing findings in designs.

 Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):

• Produce complex civil engineering design solutions (greenfield or brownfield) that details all the technical features, offering innovation and optimization whilst mitigating project design or execution risks.
• Develop Conceptual, Preliminary, and Detail designs whilst managing the approval process and client delivery expectations.
• Present at the design committees within the specified timelines to ensure on-time delivery of the final design.
• Manages project design within budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Consult clients on discipline-related issues which include their own designs or other designs.
• Provide advisory services to clients on all design-related matters.
• Proficient in civil design software such as Prokon, Model Maker, Road Maker.
• Serve as Civil design technical professional and be able to Lead the civil engineering discipline by offering professional guidance through mentorship, project management, and business development support.
• Also, provide clients with consultative services.
• Responsible to identify business leads, and opportunities for work, to create Sourcing of Work.
• Become a brand ambassador by contributing to engineering innovation Identifying any internal process shortcomings and recommending corrective steps.
• Adjudication of tenders and management of sub-contractors.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSC/BEng Engineering or B Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA.
• Overhead Power Lines Design experience and high voltage substations.

 Other competencies and requirements:

• 5 years of technical experience in Transmission/Distribution for Engineers with BSc/BEng degrees and 7 years of experience for technicians/Technologists.
• Encourages an organizational culture that embodies TAP Values.
• Committed to achieving and maintaining high-quality results along with providing a quality service.