Site Engineer (JSSE)

Exciting opportunity alert!

Join a dynamic mid-sized construction firm in Cape Town as a Site Engineer and play a pivotal role in driving project success!

Your mission:

– Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction project management

– Ensure compliance with engineering specs, industry standards, and regulations

– Foster seamless communication with contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders

– Bring projects to life with precision and expertise

Be part of a team that builds excellence!

Main job function

Site Management

• Oversee and manage construction activities at the site, ensuring adherence to project specifications, codes, and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, identify potential issues and ensure compliance with engineering and design requirements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, architects and subcontractors to ensure timely project completion.
• Supervising and managing construction projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Manage Site Engineers & Foremen on more than 1 project.
• Maintain productivity on site in line with programme.
• Representing the company at project and technical meetings
• Ensure monthly Reports, QA Docs, Registers and other are up to date.

Technical

• Analysing and interpreting engineering drawings, survey reports and other technical documentation to guide the construction process.
• Reporting project updates, milestones and potential risks to the project manager and key stakeholders.
• Providing technical guidance and expertise to resolve construction-related challenges.
• Understanding construction details and making sure Foremen understand them
• Drawing up method statements for tasks on site
• Doing site inspections related to all trades in line with QA policy
• Managing record keeping on site incl. cubes, test results, delivery notes, etc.
• Manage all foremen and staff on site.

Cost Control

• Planning and overseeing allocating resources, materials and equipment to optimize project efficiency.
• Monitoring project costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities and adhering to budget constraints.
• Place orders for approval by Site Agent/ Contracts Manager
• Manage Breakages and materials stock
• Maintain and issue variances/ instructions to QS and ensure that these are submitted timeously
• Substantiate capital expenditure and hire costs if required

Reporting & Documentation

• Have fortnightly reports concluded timeously for checking by Site Agent/ PM/ CM
• Ensure adjustments to programme are justified by Delays & or EOT’s
• Check QA sheets and site QA weekly and sign off on it
• Draft IRS for checking and updating by Site Agent or Contracts Manager
• Submit EOT’s, NOPD’s, etc. under guidance of CM/PM/ Site Agent
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, site diaries,
• Change orders and quality control measures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 4-5 years of experience as a site engineer, civil engineer or an equivalent role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and supervising construction projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, other software.
• Ability to manage multiple construction projects at various stages of their lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and regulations.
• Competent in assessing, interpreting and presenting survey reports and other critical data for stakeholders and shareholders.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with effective communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Thorough knowledge of the Building Code, safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices.
• Understanding of budgeting and cost control

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.