Senior Owners Engineer – Site Representative – (ENG-L8.87) Job at Zutari

Job role overview

  • Date posted

    August 18, 2026

  • Closing date

    September 18, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Cape Town Western Cape

  • Experience

    8 - 12 years

Description

  • The Senior Owners Engineer Site Representative will serve as Zutari's permanent, full-time on-site presence during an IPP/EPC construction project. The role is a fixed term contract, and the incumbent will ensure cohesive delivery of works in alignment with the Employer's Requirements, IFC designs, and EPC contract conditions.
  • The incumbent will protect the Employer's interests through independent expert oversight of contractor performance, quality, schedule, and early identification of risks and defects.

Role responsibilities

  • Monitor and report on EPC contractor civil, mechanical and electrical works throughout the construction period, with support of discipline teams
  • Verify compliance with IFC designs, EPC contract requirements and good engineering practice
  • Review contractor Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Inspection and Test Plans
  • Identify and escalate defects, non-conformances and quality risks timeously
  • Monitor contractor progress against the approved project schedule and provide early warnings of deviations
  • Evaluate contractor claims, variations and technical queries in collaboration with the OE Project Manager
  • Attend project meetings and report on contractor site management and performance
  • Liaise with the client, contractor, and Zutari back-office specialists throughout the project
  • Monitor contractor compliance with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental requirements

Minimum requirements

  • Qualification: ND, BTech, BEng or equivalent in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Project Management
  • Preferred Discipline: Electrical Engineering advantageous 
  • Experience: 8 to 12 years of relevant engineering experience with at least 5 years in a site-based role
  • EPC Contract and Renewable Energy experience highly beneficial

Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of EPC or NEC/FIDIC contract administration
  • Proficient in technical report writing and professional correspondence
  • Ability to review and interpret IFC drawings and engineering specifications
  • Experience in QA/QC systems, ITP review and non-conformance management
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a demanding site environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • The role is fully site-based. On-site office space, access and general amenities will be provided. The incumbent will be supported throughout by Zutari's back-office and one site specialist team.
  • Accommodation and site vehicle to be included in offer

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