Professional Engineer at SMEC

The role

• This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and energized Professional Civil Engineer to join a leading infrastructure consultancy and contribute to the growth and development of a business with a reputation for technical excellence and strong client relationships.

Reports To

• Section Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

Primary Position Purpose

• Providing professional services on projects within the Functional group and for providing assistance to the Finance Manager, Section Manager and Professionals/Consultants in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects

Key Responsibilities
With a minimum of 6 years of experience in municipal services and Civil 3D design, the key responsibilities are:

• Assisting with budgets, resourcing and outsourcing of work within the section
• Developing increased design ability and quality
• Drafting technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Providing technical solutions and develop appreciation of outcomes
• Able to check and take responsibility for the work of others
• Able to present / represent their technical work as well as present service offering to potential clients and present technical work at technical conferences
• Able to draft responses to straightforward bids (assistance sought with commercial aspects)
• Developing knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management
• Able to assign work to others
• Successful in identifying and following through on leads associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with
• Developing understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets
• Niche technical expertise, with focus on niche skill within relevant software tool or a skill within non-standard software tool
• Supervising small team of Engineers
• 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
• Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle
• Supporting business development in selling services to client, marketing material development, identifying key partners and technologies for SMEC services
• Assisting the Contracts Engineer (C&P specific)
• Assisting management staff
• Managing sub-consultants
• Communicating with the client on general matters
• Working on multiple projects/contracts at the same time
• Drafting and implement Works Authorisations/ Variation Orders
• Assessing Contractor’s claims and drafting recommendations/ rulings/ determinations
• Coordinating tasks and staff
• Providing support for the verification of subconsultants invoices
• Providing support in the drafting and submitting of work authorisations
• Providing technical support to other FG’s
• Supporting regional initiatives
• Developing and maintaining existing client relationships and maintaining good client satisfaction
• Assisting in the financials and financial management/planning of projects
• Doing forecasting and revenue recognition
• Assisting in marketing and development approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from clients- generate repeat business
• Assisting in winning and delivering projects and new work for the section
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget
• Mentoring graduates
• Work allocation to the team members and ensuring effective utilisation of team members
• Managing all or sections of projects
• Submission of EOIs, RFQ’s, tenders and Proposals for the section and to provide input into large infrastructure projects as required
• Directly responsible for recognising revenue to the value of R10m
• Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in using Civil 3D/Open Roads Designer
• Ability to design civil infrastructure for township services
• Portfolio to show previous work completed
• Open to be tested on engineering understanding – essential
• Open to be tested to assess skills on Civil 3D/Open Roads Designer - essential
• Ability to guide and mentor the engineer/technologist/technicians in the team with the focus on drafting skills and civil infrastructure design principles
• Ability to lead, delegate and supervise a team

Recommended Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 6-10 years’ experience in municipal services and Civil 3D design
• Relevant Professional Registration
• Ability to effectively write reports
• 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
• Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment
• Project financial knowledge, budgeting, forecasting and invoicing
• Excellent communication skills

Closing Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2020