Top Positions at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• RPO Recruitment's client, a well-established building contractor in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in residential construction to join their team.

Requirements:

• BTech or BSc degree in Construction Management or a related qualification
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant construction experience
• Solid experience managing residential building projects
• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or similar senior construction role
• Strong knowledge of construction programmes, budgets, procurement and subcontractor management
• Experience overseeing projects from commencement through to completion
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, quality control, health and safety and project administration
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

Benefits:

• Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications  

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Job Description

• RPO Recruitment's client, a well-established civil engineering consulting firm in Durban is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer to join their team on major road infrastructure projects in Durban.

Requirements:

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering or a related qualification
• 10+ years’ relevant experience in road construction and infrastructure projects
• Proven experience on major road upgrades
• Professional registration as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng with ECSA
• Strong understanding of road construction methodologies and site supervision
• Excellent knowledge of construction quality, programme and contractor management
• Strong communication and reporting skills

Benefits:

• Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications           

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Job Description

• RPO Recruitment’s client, a well-established Quantity Surveying consultancy is looking for a Junior / Recent Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in the Cape Winelands.
• This is a great opportunity for a recently qualified QS to gain valuable exposure within a professional consulting environment and develop their career.

Requirements:

• BSc/BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying preferred, or BTech in Quantity Surveying
• 0–1 years’ experience in the Quantity Surveying field
• Practical QS exposure will be advantageous, although no specific area of expertise is required
• Basic knowledge of standard QS processes and principles
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
• Familiarity with QS software such as DimX, WinQS or similar will be advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence with own reliable vehicle
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn

Benefits:

• Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

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Job Description

• A specialist professional consulting practice serving the mining, engineering and infrastructure sectors is seeking an experienced Professionally Registered Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) to join its team in Kempton Park.
• This opportunity is suited to a technically strong, commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who can operate independently, manage a team, work confidently with senior engineers and management, and consistently deliver accurate commercial and technical outcomes.
• The successful candidate will bring substantial consulting experience across mining, engineering and infrastructure projects, together with advanced QS software capabilities, proven management experience and the professional maturity to operate effectively in a direct, technically driven and results-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying & Project Commercial Management

• Provide professional Quantity Surveying services across mining, engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Manage projects from pre-feasibility and concept development through to completion.
• Undertake cost planning and capital estimating.
• Prepare, review and evaluate tenders.
• Manage project cost control, financial reporting and commercial administration.
• Prepare and review progress valuations and payment certificates.
• Manage variations, commercial matters and final accounts.
• Provide accurate cost information, analysis and reporting to support project decisions.
• Work closely with engineers, clients, management and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness and timely delivery of all project deliverables.

Minimum Requirements

• 8–14 years of relevant professional Quantity Surveying experience.
• Valid Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) registration with the applicable professional council.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification.
• Substantial experience within a professional consulting environment.
• Strong exposure to mining, engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in cost planning, capital estimating, tender preparation and evaluation.
• Practical experience in project cost control, reporting, progress valuations, payment certificates, variations and final accounts.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from pre-feasibility or concept through to completion.
• Proven management experience, including responsibility for other Quantity Surveying personnel.
• Advanced practical competence in WinQS, DimX and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work full-time from the Kempton Park office.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and stay overnight when required.

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Job Description

• An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Resident Engineer – Roads to join a major road upgrade project on the N3 in Pinetown, Durban.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing road construction activities, ensuring that works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards and contractual requirements.
• This role is suited to a highly experienced, professionally registered engineering professional with substantial exposure to major road upgrade projects and the technical expertise to manage complex road construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage road construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical supervision and engineering oversight of roadworks.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors, subcontractors and site personnel.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance across all road construction activities.
• Monitor construction programmes, progress and project deliverables.
• Review technical submissions, construction methodologies and contractor documentation.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges arising during construction.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, specifications and contractual obligations.
• Liaise with the client, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and provide technical input on project progress and construction matters.
• Monitor health, safety and environmental compliance on site.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and construction documentation.
• Ensure that construction works are delivered in accordance with project requirements and within agreed timeframes.

Technical Experience Required

Candidates must have at least 20 years' relevant experience in major road upgrade projects, with strong practical exposure to:

• Bulk earthworks.
• Pavement layer works.
• Asphalt surfacing.
• Retaining structures.
• Road construction and rehabilitation.
• Construction supervision and contract administration.
• Quality assurance and control.
• Management of contractors and site activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering.
• Professionally registered with ECSA as either:
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng), or
• Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng).
• Minimum 20 years' relevant experience in major road upgrade projects.
• Proven experience in the supervision and management of complex road construction works.
• Strong technical knowledge of road construction methods, materials and specifications.
• Excellent project coordination, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage demanding construction environments and meet project deadlines.

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Job Description

• An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Resident Engineer – Structures to join a major road upgrade project on the N3 in Pinetown, Durban.
• The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and construction supervision for structural works associated with this major infrastructure project, ensuring that all construction activities comply with approved designs, specifications, quality standards and contractual requirements.
• This position requires a highly experienced, professionally registered engineering professional with extensive structural experience on major road upgrade projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage structural construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical supervision and engineering oversight of structural works.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with approved structural designs and specifications.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors, subcontractors and site personnel.
• Review structural construction methodologies, technical submissions and contractor documentation.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance across all structural works.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges arising during construction.
• Monitor construction programmes, progress and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Liaise with the client, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and provide technical input on construction progress and structural matters.
• Monitor health, safety and environmental compliance on site.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and construction documentation.
• Ensure that structural works are delivered in accordance with project requirements and within agreed timeframes.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering.
• Professionally registered with ECSA as either:
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng), or
• Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng).
• Minimum 20 years' relevant experience in major road upgrade projects.
• Proven experience overseeing complex structural works within road infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of structural construction methods, materials and specifications.
• Excellent project coordination, communication and problem-solving skills.