Site Engineer at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description

The Site Engineer Planning drafts the overall project programme and plan for a specific project in conjunction with the planner, in line with tender and contract requirements, and ensures appropriate systems are put in place to monitor and report on progress against plan. They provide administrative support in setting up, managing and maintaining the management operating system

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business / Functional Management

• Execute project responsibilities in line with organisational strategy, in order to achieve set goals
• Report to Project Manager and Planner on project programme and plan execution and trends

Financial, Commercial & Contracts Management

• Give inputs to draft programme for tender requirements on ad hoc basis
• Give inputs to translating the tender and contracts requirements into a workable project programme and plan for the project, considering scope, timing, costs, resources and legislative requirements, in conjunction with the Planner

Risk Management & Compliance, incl. ESG responsibility

• Identify and highlight operational and project risks through effective reporting and data analysis, with recommendations for remedial actions

Stakeholder Management (internal / external)

• Maintain working relationship with project management team across all levels, to ensure accurate and effective data is provided timeously

Operations & Project Management

• Monitor and analyse project effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative tools

Requirements

QUALIFICATION

• Degree/B tech in  Civil Engineering
• Training and competency on relevant systems and software Analytical qualification or training preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years experience in working as a Technician across various areas of construction projects
• At least 1-2 years experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a construction environment, at Section Engineer level 

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Expert knowledge and skills in construction management
• Strong persuasion skills
• Financial and budgeting control and reporting
• Computer skills (MS Office), as well as planning software such as CCS, PrimaVera, MS Projects