CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST / CIVIL ENGINEER at Lukhozi Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd

About the job

• Lukhozi Consulting Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineering Technologist / Civil Engineer for their office in Cape Town. This is a permanent position and the appointment will be in terms of the companies Employment Equity Plan. The salary will be market-related and dependant on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Technologists, Technicians and Engineers.
• Administrate civil engineering contracts as the Engineer in terms of the contract.
• Project Manage subsidised housing projects as Lead Consultant.
• Preparation of reports (preliminary design, feasibility, design, tender evaluation, close-out, etc)
• Day-to day administration of projects.
• Provide construction oversight for design adherence and quality control and expediting of design clarifications.
• Review of contractors Quality Control Plans and Construction Method Statements.
• Handling of technical queries and resolutions and leading Site and Technical Meetings on site, including the taking of minutes.
• Preparing Payment Certificates.
• Review and approval of preliminary, design, tender, construction and as-built drawings.
• Communicate frequently with all professionals and clients.
• Overseeing and managing the design of civil engineering services;
• Handling of technical queries and dispute resolutions in conjunction with others;
• Assist with project safety and environmental matters;
• General office and project related admin if required.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• At least a B.Tech / BEng / BSc (Eng) in Civil Engineering
• Registration with ECSA as Pr Technologist or Pr Eng. Registration with SACPCMP as Professional Construction Project Manager will be advantageous;
• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Office Project, Bill (preferable);
• At least 15 years’ post qualification experience in the design and management of civil engineering services projects, especially municipal services infrastructure;
• At least 5 years’ experience in the overall project management of subsidised housing projects is a requirement;
• Must be an effective communicator (personal, phone, writing, email; etc);

Additional Requirements

• Own Vehicle
• Valid Driver’s Licence