Civil Engineer's Representative at Themba Consultants

About the job

Qualifications & Experience

• Senior Civil Engineers Representative: Bsc (Hons) Eng/BEng/B. Tech and Pr Eng/Pr technologist in Civil Engineering and 10 years post registration experience .

• Civil Engineers Representative: Bsc (Hons) Eng/BEng/B. Tech/NDip and Pr Eng/Pr technologist/Pr Tech in Civil Engineering and 5 years post registration experience.

• Civil Junior Engineers Representative: Bsc (Hons) Eng/BEng/B. Tech/NDip in Civil Engineering and 6 years post qualification experience.

Capabilities

Competence in the supervision of:

• Roads and Stormwater,

• Railways & Bulk Earthworks

• Sewerage & Water Networks

• Pipelines

Familiarity with:

• SABS 1200 and COLTO Standard Specifications

• SAICE General Conditions of Contract (GCC)

• FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction

Familiarity with the following software as a minimum:

• Microsoft Word and Excel

• Microsoft Project

• AutoCAD

Site Administration

Technical Duties

Good understanding of:

• the design principles of all aspects of the work and site investigation data;

• the Standard Specifications;

• the principles of Setting Out the Works, using the basic beacons and bench marks and be capable of conducting independent spot checks to ensure the Contractor’s accuracy in setting out; and

• temporary works needing to be carried out by the Contractor.

Quality Control

• Be fully conversant with the Contractor’s progressive activities and the ability to carry out regular thorough inspections of the Works in progress,

• Have the ability to confirm the required materials properties and to ensure the taking of samples for testing where required, and

• Competence in testing procedures relating to road and rail works, pipeline backfill compaction, hydraulic pressure test for water pipes and air test for sewers.

Administrative Duties

Competence in:

• Progress monitoring;

• Compilation of competent reports when required;

• Keeping accurate records of all site activities, including daily site diary;

• Maintaining an accurate filing system for correspondence and Site Instructions;

• Maintaining an accurate drawing register and the filing of relevant drawings;

• Maintaining accurate records of the Contractor’s measurements;

• Maintaining a photographic record of the contract;

• The preparation of accurate progress reports for presentation at site meetings;

• Preparation of accurate “As-Built” drawings and information;

• Preparation of monthly financial reports if required; and

• The taking of accurate minutes at site meetings and to record these.

Contractual Matters

• Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its application,

• Maintaining accurate records relating to Daywork where applicable,

• Preparation of accurate reports relating to potential claims,

• Performance of thorough checks of the Works on completion

• Conducting the procedures involved with the preparation of snag lists and the staged issuing of Certificates of Completion.

Performance

• Exercising balanced judgement

• Maintaining a high standard of work ethics

• Maintaining a good working relationship between the professional and construction teams

• Ensuring good Client relations