Civil Engineer (Urban Development) at SMEC

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead small teams, including Technicians, Students, Draughtsmen, and Graduates.
• Mentor Technicians, Graduate Technologists, and/or Graduate Engineers in relevant software tools.
• Review and verify the work of team members.
• Enhance design capabilities and ensure quality standards.
• Prepare technical reports with a focus on technical and presentational excellence.
• Make technical decisions and provide solutions during project development.
• Assist in drafting responses to bids, with a particular emphasis on commercial aspects.
• Develop a thorough understanding of commercial aspects of project management.
• Acquire knowledge of Functional Unit technologies and markets.
• Inspect constructed works for compliance with design and specifications.
• Oversee construction administration and monitoring.
• Prepare tenders for construction, including Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and specifications.
• Develop tender bids to clients, including draft cost estimates.
• Perform design work in areas such as roads, stormwater, water, sewer, and earthworks under the supervision of a Professional Engineer/Scientist/Other Professional.
• Apply SMEC’s systems and procedures and ensure their adherence.
• Collaborate with clients and municipal line departments to understand and address their requirements.
• Compile contract documentation and specifications, including measurement files.
• Handle client invoicing.
• Contribute to project auditing if assigned the role of a quality auditor.

Recommended Qualifications, Skills, And Experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree or higher from an accredited university/college.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience.
• Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets.
• Knowledge of basic project management principles.
• Expertise in the design of municipal services, including roads, earthworks, sewer, water, and stormwater.
• Proficiency in CIVIL 3D and AUTOCAD Software Package.