Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Hire Resolve’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Principal Infrastructure Engineer in East London, EC.
Responsibilities:

• Effective project Planning, Initiation and resource management
• Planning and management of the engineering aspects of the project in terms of scope, time, cost and quality.
• Adherence to project approval procedures and quality plans in line with statutory, client and company policies and ensure risk areas are diligently identified and adequately mitigated and corrective procedures are implemented.
• Assistance with compiling accurate project cost estimates and cash flow projections.
• Interact regularly with the client to be abreast of their needs and requirements and ensure these are implemented on projects.
• Assistance with the preparation of the tender evaluation reports in line with client/statutory requirements and company standards.
• Compilation of project team job specifications and supervising the tendering process.
• Make recommendations for the appointment of project teams as appropriate.
• Liaison with the project team and remain in touch for the duration of the project.
• Effective undertaking of site investigation, technical and feasibility studies.
• Plan, manage, lead and/or undertake site investigations and project feasibility studies as appropriate.
• Prepare/review reports on project feasibility and designs.
• Assess/review the sustainability and environmental impacts of projects.
• Accurate preparation of preliminary designs and developing detailed design.
• Prepare/review preliminary design plans and calculations and check compliance with accepted design codes and client standards.
• Compile project objectives and ensure project team develops compliant detailed designs using approved computer software.
• Ensure that design and development challenges are resolved in a promptly or to agreed timeframes.
• Attend and participate in design and/or project co-ordination meetings.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of preliminary and final design reports with cost estimates and recommendations and present to the Clients as appropriate.
• Effective Contract Administration.
• Exercise administrative and technical responsibility and authority for allocated tasks to the project teams.
• Compile contract documentation in line with client standards and oversee the preparation of accurate measurements and ensure that the Works is adequately covered in the schedules of quantities.
• Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommending actions for the Client.
• Prepare reports as required by project funding agencies, both public and private.
• Compilation of the monthly project cost reports.
• Administer the contract between the client and contractor efficiently and effectively as provided for in the contract document and in line with statutory requirements.
• Review Contractor payment applications and prepare accurate variation orders.
• Ensure that the monthly contractor’s payment certificates are submitted to the client timeously and in line with contractual stipulations.
• Chair/Attend monthly site (progress) meetings and technical meetings.
• Effective Project Management.
• Liaise with the Client and a variety of professionals, contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor and inspect work undertaken by contractors including hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Manage budgets and project resources.
• Ensure that projects run smoothly, and are completed within budget and on time.
• Ensure that projects comply with legal requirements, especially health and safety.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing procedures, rules and regulations.
• Oversee CAD personnel to translate designs into professional engineering drawings.

Requirements:

• Good communication skills – both written and oral.
• Organised, motivated and goal orientated.
• Able to work independently, as well as part of a team both in person and virtual.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure.
• Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
• BSc Eng or BEng or BTech in the Civil Engineering field.
• Registered with ECSA as PrEng /Pr. Technologist.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience after obtaining qualification.
• Experience in Civil Engineering projects. Bulk water supply and sewerage disposal will be an added advantage.
• Strong background in client liaison and relationships including but not limited to understanding client needs and initiating engineering solutions/projects.

Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Chanel Mendes at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: Engineers@hireresolve.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.