Electrical Engineer / Technologist at SMEC

The role 

We are currently seeking a talented Electrical Engineer/Technologist in our Power & Energy section in our Cape Town office. The person will be responsible for project acquisition, project management, financial management, delivery and technical design of all projects within the Section, including the management of staff within the group to ensure full utilisation and achievement of project milestones. The team is looking for an individual with Building Electrical Services and/or Transmission and Distribution experience.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will be able to:

• Build SMEC's brand regionally & Nationally as a leading consultant with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality, and project delivery
• Assist the Regions to achieve sustainable growth of the group through targeted client relationship management and business development activity
• When required, provide project governance, at project manager level, of project management in the group to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness, and quality
• Support functional management to provide leadership to the employees in the group to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention, and professional development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

• Market development and proactive approach in developing work both in private and public sectors
• Generate repeat business
• Develop and maintain existing key client relationships (internal and external)
• Maintain client satisfaction
• Submit EOIs and Proposals for the section
• Provide input into other project proposals as required including multi-disciplinary projects
• Knowledge of BST financial management and commercial aspects of project management
• Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets
• Win and deliver projects for the section
• Market the technical capability of team

Project Execution

• Ensure appropriate technical standards, and Quality Management System requirements are maintained on projects
• Ensure projects within the section are completed on time and on budget
• Ensure documentation, reporting and communication is to the required quality
• Manage or be part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver project milestones
• Ensure projects are adequately resourced in terms of numbers and capabilities
• Clear knowledge of work procedures and ability to brief project team on them
• Establish and maintain internal contacts within SMEC South Africa to source the appropriate skills
• Offer clients technical innovative solutions
• Able to check work of all those in the project team and take responsibility for their work
• Able to author competent technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality, present / represent their technical work
• Ability to supervise engineers or technicians in undertaking checks and inspections of constructed works for compliance with design and specifications, including monitoring and proposing remedial actions.

Staff

• Maintain professional development and remain abreast of advances in chosen technical field
• Development and training of staff. This includes keeping them informed, providing suitable training, suitable opportunities, planning career paths, maintaining professional ethics and professional standards of behaviour
• Mentor and challenge graduates. Develop career path specifically leading to Professional Registration for staff.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree (BSc Eng or BTech) from accredited university/college
• Relevant Professional Registration
• Minimum 2 years of professional and practical experience in Building Electrical Services and/or Transmission and Distribution
• Professional delivery and appearance to ensure SMEC image is maintained
• Courteous and business orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations
• Experience in developing and maintaining key client relationships (including both public and private sector clients)
• Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment
• Ensuring all projects are adequately resourced in terms of capabilities and specialists
• Knowledge of QMS and OHS requirements in SMEC
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Meeting budgetary and time constraints of various projects whilst maintaining appropriate technical standards, and quality requirements
• Experience in design using appropriate software, documentation and delivery of major projects including multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write reports effectively
• Knowledge of web-based project cost control and financial systems (BST)

Closing Date: 5th, July 2022