Civil Engineering Technologist needed at SRK Consulting

Description

A qualified individual with proven experience and expertise in civil engineering infrastructure projects. The applicant would be expected to coordinate the implementation of projects and management on a subtask level, including client liaison, budgets and guiding of junior staff. The successful candidate will be based in Gqeberha and will also provide support to SRK’s Principal consultants on a variety of projects. A willingness to travel is essential as the successful candidate may be required to work on projects in diverse locations.

Experience and Skills

The candidate must:

• Have a BSc / BEng / BTech in Civil Engineering.
• Have a professional registration or be eligible to register with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng).
• Have a 6 – 10 years of experience in the consulting field.
• Ancillary expertise in e.g., structural, water and wastewater treatment or mining engineering will be an advantage.
• Possess good writing and communication skills.
• Be proficient at MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS PowerPoint.
• Be proficient in AutoCAD (Civil 3D or TechnoCAD knowledge will be an advantage).
• Be willing to work across disciplines, and to develop a diverse skill set.
• Work as a part of a team, providing support where it is required.
• Be resourceful, with good initiative and the ability to work independently.

General Requirements

• Planning, design and implementation of civil engineering infrastructure projects including compilation of tender and contract documentation.
• Coordination of projects and management on a subtask level, including client liaison, budgets, invoicing, personnel and guiding of junior staff.
• Writing of technical reports and letters.
• The successful person should be able to multitask and although we work in a team environment, he/she should also be able to work independently.
• Traveling in South Africa but potentially in Africa may be required.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and on multiple projects.