Professional Structural Engineering

Vish Services is looking for an experienced Structural Engineering to oversee various of our structural projects on a 2 year renewable contract. To be the first point-of-call for structural works on the project. They should excel in teamwork, be highly organised and able to define the project scope.

Benefits and Employment Terms

Salary: R40,000 net per month.

Contract Duration: Two (2) years , with an option for permanent employment upon completion of the contract, subject to performance and the employer’s requirements.

Professional Registration: Only candidates who are registered professionals with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be considered for the position.

Please note: Candidates must meet the ECSA professional registration requirement before applying for the position.

Responsibilities

• Resident Engineering functions as outlined in FIDIC based contracts.
• Working knowledge on bulk pipelines, Reinforced Concrete Construction
• Ensure compliance to all plans and specifications and identify all errors in plans
• Oversee working of all engineering personnel and inspect all materials and assist to resolve all construction process and recommend improvement to all construction activities and ensure compliance to specifications and construction schedule and prepare all progress reports.
• Resolve client and design engineer questions within required timeframe and help contractor
• Review works of the Contractor and approve based on design specification and specified/standard quality processes
• Monitor all proactive activities and installations of equipment.
• Incumbent is expected to carry out site supervision of construction works for short and sometimes long durations on sites as follows:
• Ensuring compliance with design/specifications and standards
• Ensuring compliance with programme and all knowledge areas
• Attending site meetings
• Preparing reports
• Issuing of Site Instructions (SIs)
• Attending to Requests for Information (RFIs) from the contractor
• Do any ad-hoc office or site duties as assigned by the Resident Engineer.
• Engage in activities which contribute to personal CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and maintain professional accreditation.
• Monitor all proactive activities and installations of equipment.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• BEng (Civil/Structural Engineeringl) or BTech (Civil/Structural Engineering)
• Professionally registered with ECSA or proven to have already applied for ECSA Pr. Eng registration
• 5 years as engineer on structural engineering (i.e. Reservoirs, Intake and Water Retaining Structures and Pump Stations) with min 5 years applicable design experience.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of software Etabs, Prokon, MS Office ,MS Project and Drafting software
• Understanding of quality management system ISO 9001
• Legal knowledge of contracts and related laws
• Knowledge of design compliance standards
• Drivers Licence is essential
• Ready to travel and supervise other structural works on company projects sites

Documents Required

Please respond to the advert with your CV, Education Qualifications and ECSA certificate for verification to jobs@vishservices.co.za.