Resident Engineer - Civil Engineering (Wastewater and Water Supply Projects) for the Seychelles at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Job Summary:

• We are in search of a highly skilled Resident Engineer with extensive experience in Civil Engineering, specializing in water supply and/or wastewater projects. The ideal candidate must hold a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering, professional registration with ECSA (or accepted equivalent other professional registration) would be an added advantage. The candidate shall have a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience. The primary responsibility of the Resident Engineer will be to supervise and manage the detailed design and construction of gravity sewerage networks, sewerage pump stations, and sewerage service connections in the Seychelles.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Review and provide feedback on the Contractor's Design and Method Statements, Inspection, Testing, and Commissioning Procedures, and Work Programmes. Conduct regular audits of the Contractor's Quality Assurance Programme.
• Supervise financial compliance by determining the costs of variations and their impact on the Bid Price. Approve variations within the delegated authority and advise the Employer on variations beyond that amount. Review and supervise interim and final payments and prepare the Final Account.
• Monitor and report on contractor compliance with local regulations, laws, standards, and technical norms throughout the construction period, including Health and Safety procedures.
• Monitor progress, work quality, safety, deliveries, environmental issues, safety on site, and health issues.
• Inspect and approve samples and witness the testing of materials and equipment in compliance with the works contract technical specifications. Ensure that all tests are witnessed before completion and carry out final inspections.
• Prepare certificates of completion, taking-over documents, and all other necessary documents in accordance with FIDIC Conditions of Contract. Organize the acceptance and approval of the site by the relevant authorized body.
• Prepare a List of Defects to be remedied by the Contractor during the Defects Notification Period (DNP). Provide contractual and technical assistance to the Employer as agreed.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution;
• ECSA or (approved equivalent) Professional registration preferred,
• At least 20 years of experience in wastewater and/or water supply projects;
• Preference given to years of experience involving construction supervision projects;
• At least 2 project references that involved detailed design of gravity sewerage networks, sewerage pump stations and sewerage service connections;
• At least 2 project references that involved construction supervision of gravity sewerage networks, sewerage pump stations and sewerage service connections;
• At least 1 project reference that involved construction supervision of wastewater and/or water treatment plants;
• Preference will be given to experience and project references that included gravity sewerage networks having deep excavations (up to 3 metres deep) and high groundwater tables;

Preference will also be given to experience and project references that included gravity sewerage networks having PE Manholes and extrusion welding of PE pipe fittings.

Core Competencies/Requirements

• Fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking);
• Ability to work independently.
• Report Writing
• Planning and organising work
• Hold a valid passport
• Hold necessary documentation to be employed in South Africa. (Employer is South African Based – GIBB will assist with obtaining approval and documentation for successful candidate to work in Seychelles)