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AECOM is seeking a Candidate Engineer - Geotechnical to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Cape Town. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

Job Description

• Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Assist with the monitoring of the geotechnical field activities to ensure that they are undertaken in accordance with the project requirements, apply geotechnical assessment and interpretation . 
• Ensure the correctness and completeness of all deliverables (reports, drawings, etc.) to ensure they meet specifications (quality) and are consistent with field conditions, etc.
• Assist the geotechnical team in preparation of designs, contractual correspondence, as required.
• Be willing to travel as the nature of the geotechnical projects may require traveling to other countries to undertake and complete work.
• Perform other responsibilities or duties associated with this geotechnical position, as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) degree in civil engineering
• MSc Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering (Advantageous)
• 6 months - 2 years’ experience in geotechnical investigation and design work.
• Excellent knowledge of development and implementation of geotechnical investigations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Ensure key strategic relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders are effectively developed, managed and maintained.
• Ensure delivery is in line with the client objectives, on time and within the agreed budget.

Person Specification (Behavioural Attributes)

• Be decisive - know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountability
• Be impactful - use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.
• Be client-focused - be collaborative, innovative and strategic.
• Be the role model - lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.
• Be focussed in terms of achieving professional chartership.
• Be a Team Player.

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Job Description

• As an Engineer in our Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Team, you will be responsible for undertaking specialised analysis and developing traffic / transportation designs on a diverse array of infrastructure projects. These projects will encompass major roads, public transport systems, non-motorized transport, railway corridors, ports and harbours, as well as urban developments across Africa and beyond. The successful candidate will be based in Cape Town, Durban, or Centurion, South Africa.

Technical Excellence

• Contributes to the development of technical proposals.
• Develops design by gathering, correlating and analysing engineering data using computer software and established procedures and standards.
• When possible, collects and analyses information from discipline and interdisciplinary project models.
• Fully develops the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of high-quality outputs by following project timelines.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, specifications, sketches, diagrams, specific discipline models, drawings, reports and tender documents.
• Identifies discrepancies in results and proposes an approach to solving new problems encountered.
• Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
• Coordinates with other Engineers as applicable for the design process's continuity.
• Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities, ensuring the quality of production for accuracy to design instructions. Coordinates with authorities for scheme approvals.                                                   

Client Relationship Management

• Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, etc.
• Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals.

Qualifications

• 4+ Years' experience within the built environment after obtainment of Qualification
• Bachelor or Master of Science or Engineering from an accredited University
• Master of Science or Engineering advantageous
• Registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA
• Proven experience in transportation planning studies, traffic analysis and modelling, as well as the design of transportation and traffic infrastructure
• Familiarity with transport modelling software (e.g., PTV, SIDRA, Synchro) and GIS applications is advantageous
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret data and effectively present findings
• Capacity to deliver high quality work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Job Description

• Undertakes full day to day Project Management role on more complex projects or on a range of smaller but more challenging projects or running a component of a major project.

Team Management:

• Provides technical leadership for smaller project teams
• Responsible for technically leading groups of Project Managers and technical teams to deliver within scope, budget, time and quality standards
• Delivers effective communication inclusive of clients and team members to clarify expectations and requirements
• Make day-to-day decisions for project teams
• Mentors technical leadership talent and trains staff, ensuring discipline skills are up to date and industry-relevant

Technical Excellence:

• Applies diversified knowledge of Project Management principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields
• Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods
• Resolves complex technical problems and acts as the go-to person for specific technical issues
• Acts independently on technical matters
• Performs quality reviews and serves as Lead Verifier on projects, confirming that the approach satisfies the client's scope of services and expectations
• Applies acquired expertise and knowledge to solve technical challenges
• Supports digital transformation strategy and implementation and embraces change within the discipline
• Responsible for developing a robust technical network within AECOM locally to provide clients with the most appropriate technical solutions

Client Relationship Management:

• Maintains regular contact with clients to identify pre-released opportunities
• Has the knowledge and expertise required for this work level, which usually results from progressive experience
• Markets AECOM’s technical excellence in the relevant industry by attending conferences
• Presents to clients, senior leadership and other project stakeholders to demonstrate progress 

Interdisciplinary Coordination: 

• Ensures assigned teams effectively coordinate with each other

Qualifications

• Honours degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of eight (8) years' relevant post-graduate experience
• B-Tech degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of nine (9) years’ relevant post-graduate experience
• National Higher Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant post-graduate experience
• National Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of eleven (11) years’ relevant post-graduate experience
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management related field of study, such as procurement, quantity surveying, engineering, architecture, planning, contracting, etc. with a minimum of nine (9) years' relevant post-graduate experience
• DATA Centre experience would be highly advantageous

Professional Registration Required:

• Registration as Pr.CPM with SACPCMP, OR
• Certification as PMP / PgMP / PfMP / PMI-SP / PMI-ACP with PMI

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Job Description

• The successful candidate is required to be a Professional Engineer with proven design, project and team management experience delivering to quality, time and budget. They will be required to have experience of leading and working as part of project teams developing a range of engineering solutions from initial concept through to detailed design for construction. This will include highways and associated services for both internal (EC) and external (Africa) clients. The role would suit a self-motivated individual with a well-developed AECOM and industry network who is looking to advance their career technically, in business development as well as management.
• The appropriate level of technical and commercial expertise is required in order that the Job / Project Accountabilities listed below can be carried out to the necessary standard.

Responsibility

• Overall responsibilities will include project management, team leadership, and people management accountabilities for the Highways discipline.  
• The Associate Director has full responsibility for interpreting, organising, executing, and coordinating technical assignments and has formal supervisory responsibilities defining team operating standards, structure and ensuring essential procedures are followed.

Team Management:

• The Associate Director supports the Transportation Director in implementing the overall discipline strategic goals.  
• Responsible for working with the Team Leads/Managers and Associates in managing the team.  
• Provides effective communication of technical and business issues and communicates to all reporting staff and the broader teams.  
• Accountable for the results of the Highways department and adherence to approved project budgets, including achieving the Highways business plan hours. 
• Fully accountable for the team's utilisation targets.  
• Responsible for various management, leadership, and people management responsibilities for the Highways discipline group.  
• Supports business change management initiatives (i.e., quality management, BIM, project excellence) mandated by senior leadership.  
• Recruits, trains, mentors, and evaluates the Highway department’s staff and supports the identification and development of skills.  
• Advises senior management on growth, staff recruitment and retention strategies. 
• Manages succession planning of the Highways business unit to ensure that a capable management team is in place to handle all work effectively. 
• Assist in ensuring that the budget, staff and priorities are aligned with the organisations core mission. 
• The Associate Director is required to have a sound financial business understanding, assisting in maintaining the strategic plan and facilitating the process to achieve milestones on the strategic planning process.

Technical Excellence:

• Engages with project technical teams within the Highways field of expertise to confirm project approach and review deliverables.  
• Liaises with individuals inside and outside the Highways business concerning their technical sphere.  
• Responsible for independently resolving all technical and managerial matters about the engineering issues within the Highways department.  
• Conducts peer reviews, leads verifications and shares knowledge through internal technical presentations and standards development. 
• Provides high-level technical expertise in quantity, quality and cost to assess whether targets have been achieved and determine where improvements and efficiencies can be achieved.  
• Can perform technical quality reviews, including documentation in project record following policies and procedures and approves and signs off on work.
• Technically coordinates with Clients/ Authorities for approvals of schemes. 
• Leads digital transformation strategy and implementation and embraces change within the discipline. 
• Plans and develops engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems involving exploring a subject area, the definition of scope and selection of issues for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches as well as assisting with Project Bids and Lead Verification. 
• Provides technical expertise and support to the business and Transportation sector while ensuring high quality service delivery.

Project Management:

• Can act as Project Manager on large and/or complex projects.  
• Drives a culture of financial responsibility, ensuring maximum profitability.
• Has a solid understanding of project delivery requirements and is well versed with AECOM’s project delivery procedures.
• Should be well versed in the use of Earned Value Management to assess the progress of design against budget.
• The Associate Director is responsible for implementing the technical quality requirements, addressing the project brief and meeting the client delivery deadline.  
• Monitoring financial status and progress of projects to ensure delivery on time, to budget and to Client’s satisfaction and establishing strong working relationships with other internal teams within AECOM’s transportation division.

Client Relationship Management:

• Actively involved with clients (internal and/or external) and leads business development initiatives, participating in preparing major bids and proposals, on the commercial and technical side (EC and/or Africa bids/projects).
• Maintains regular contact with the client (internal and/or external) to identify opportunities.
• Applies acquired expertise and knowledge to solve business challenges and participates in the development of the technical strategy for proposals within the area of expertise.
• Identifies trends, issues and opportunities for the Highways business.
• Presents to clients, senior leadership and other project stakeholders to demonstrate progress and clearly explain design principles.

Interdisciplinary Coordination:

• Liaising with other Business Units across AECOM Group to ensure the best skills are identified for providing solutions to meet client requirements. 
• Ensures assigned teams effectively coordinate with the other disciplines to make sure there are no design gaps providing fully coordinated design deliverables - this includes the support of the construction supervision teams where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University
• Master of Science / Engineering would be advantageous
• 15+ Years' experience within the built environment after obtainment of Qualification within the built environment, of which 5+ years should be in a supervisory role
• Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA