18 Geotechnical Engineers jobs in Cape Town

Overview

A well-established civil engineering construction company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Estimator to join its head office team. This senior-level position plays a pivotal role in tendering, contract negotiations, and client engagement, and reports directly to company leadership.

• Pr Tech (Civil or QS) or B.Eng (Civil or QS).
• Minimum of 12 – 15 years’ estimating experience in a civil engineering construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of GCC, JBCC, NEC, and FIDIC contract suites.
• Proficient in CANDY/CSS and MS Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel as required.

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Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

We are looking for candidates based in Cape Town (Bellvile)

• Responsible for cleaning up the site / workshop after task is completed or at the end of the day which comes first, where the job was carried out and make sure it's free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tapes, tins, etc)
• To adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• To orally report any deviations, irregulateries and non-conformance's
• Responsible to perform any other reasonable task assigned byt the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager
• Perform all field and laboratory work including sampling, calculations and performing test methods accurately.
• Ensure discipline within his/her assigned department

• Sampling and preparation experience (advantageous)
• Fieldwork (densities, layer / stockpile sampling, manufacture and handle concrete cubes, DCP, Ring and Ball test (road surfaces), sand patch, on-site viscosity tests, sampling of Asphalt, seals, concrete / aggregate.
• Do all calculations in full related to the tests mentioned above.
• Control laboratory activities such as quality control under supervision
• Physically fit and willing to work with, move and pick up samples aqs and when required.

• Language Proficiency - English
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Matric/ Diploma Civil Engineering Qualification

Be a South African citizen (be able to produce a valid South African ID document)

-Be between the ages of 18-30

-Must be currently unemployed

-Must have no criminal record

-Must be willing to relocate to Cape Town (Bellvile)

• Exceptional Computer Literacy (use of MS Office suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• An affinity for data analysis
• Strong research skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in completing tasks.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Self-motivated and high level of initiative

NB: If you do not receive any response in 2 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

We are looking for candidates based in Cape Town (Bellvile)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning up the site / workshop after task is completed or at the end of the day which comes first, where the job was carried out and make sure it's free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tapes, tins, etc)
• To adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• To orally report any deviations, irregulateries and non-conformance's
• Responsible to perform any other reasonable task assigned byt the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager
• Perform all field and laboratory work including sampling, calculations and performing test methods accurately.
• Ensure discipline within his/her assigned department

CompulsoryRequirements

• Sampling and preparation experience (advantageous)
• Fieldwork (densities, layer / stockpile sampling, manufacture and handle concrete cubes, DCP, Ring and Ball test (road surfaces), sand patch, on-site viscosity tests, sampling of Asphalt, seals, concrete / aggregate.
• Do all calculations in full related to the tests mentioned above.
• Control laboratory activities such as quality control under supervision
• Physically fit and willing to work with, move and pick up samples aqs and when required.

• Matric/ Diploma Civil Engineering Qualification

Be a South African citizen (be able to produce a valid South African ID document)

-Be between the ages of 18-30

-Must be currently unemployed

-Must have no criminal record

-Must be willing to relocate to Cape Town (Bellvile)

• Exceptional Computer Literacy (use of MS Office suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• An affinity for data analysis
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in completing tasks.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Self-motivated and high level of initiative

NB: If you do not receive any response in 2 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING ESTIMATOR

PERMANENT POSITION: HEAD OFFICE, WESTERN CAPE

Job Summary:

The Senior Civil Engineering Estimator plays a critical role in tendering, contract negotiations and client relationships. This individual fulfils a senior position within the Company and reports directly to the MD and Directors of the Company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Tendering:

• Identifying and evaluating suitable tenders for the Company, taking into consideration Company resources and profitability margins
• Compiling cost estimates using input date from the Tender Assistants
• Identifying all potential cost hazards and risks and communicating these ahead of tender submissions
• Preparing work plans for tenders
• Presenting complete tender cost estimates to the Managing Director for signoff
• Submitting tenders to Clients
• Ensuring the Company tenders competitively
• Chair regular tender adjudication meetings

Contract Negotiations:

• Conduct meetings with prospective clients
• Manage post-tender negotiations and appointments with Clients
• Determining tender cost parameters and communicating this to Site Management and QS Teams to ensure projects remain on budget

Education and Experience:

• PR Tech (Civil or QS) or B.Eng (Civil or QS)
• At least 12 – 15 years’ experience within an estimating position in a civil engineering construction environment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, numerical, planning and negotiation skills
• Contract knowledge of GCC, JBCC, NEC and FIDI contract suites
• Experience working with CANDY/CSS
• Excellent MS Excel Skills
• Valid Drivers Licence and prepared to travel as and when required.

Salary: Highly negotiable based on experience

Salary: R500 – R700K Per Annum Highly Negotiable on Qualification and Years of Relevant and Related Experience

Company Overview: Highly reputable Global Civil Engineering firm is currently expanding their Structure team of Professionals and in search of an innovative Project Administration Assistant Manager.

Role Overview: Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for financial reporting and preparation of tenders as well as tracking work flow progress versus programme.

One would describe you as a highly organised, ambitious, tech-savvy, self-motivated professional who has solid reporting and programme management expertise gained within the built environment.

Key Focus Areas:

• Project management
• Quality compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Document control
• Quality compliance checks
• Minute-taking
• Updating office bids on the bid register
• Assistance with the Quality Management System
• Organising training courses for the staff and associated administration involved
• Preparation of tenders
• Follow up on submitted bids
• Registration of bids
• Travel management - local and international
• Timesheets and sundries
• Diary management
• Coordinate meetings and boardroom bookings
• Tracking training spend versus budget
• Open new projects on BST
• Coordinate and Capture Resource Planner (Division resource tool)
• Support Project Manager with regards to daily requirements as needed – transmittals, filing, data capturing, extracting of information, etc.
• Data capture and validation of information in programme systems in support of Project Managers and tracking of key milestones and reporting on key variances and achievements
• Assistance at team meetings and other site and Project Manager level meetings as required – documentation, information registers, status reports, agendas, meeting minutes, etc.
• Assist with the development and delivery of progress reports, documentation and presentations
• Support and conduct secretarial duties to OOPM and OOPD
• Forecast rollover
• Mentorship administration and recordkeeping
• Preparation of invoices and payment certificates

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Tertiary Education: Engineering | Project Management | Business Administration | Finance | Related
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ projects administration | programme management | project co-ordination experience gained within the civil or mining or industrial or construction or related consulting engineering industry is essential!
• Experience in managing multiple large-scale projects
• High proficiency in MS Office, especially solid and proven knowledge of MS Excel (including pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
• Proven project management and tracking of workflow experience
• Financial background with the ability to assist with drafting of financial reporting of costs versus budget
• Building strong relationships
• Being agile, dedicated and possessing a passion for digital delivery

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING ESTIMATOR

PERMANENT POSITION: HEAD OFFICE, WESTERN CAPE

Job Summary:

The Senior Civil Engineering Estimator plays a critical role in tendering, contract negotiations and client relationships. This individual fulfils a senior position within the Company and reports directly to the MD and Directors of the Company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Tendering:

• Identifying and evaluating suitable tenders for the Company, taking into consideration Company resources and profitability margins
• Compiling cost estimates using input date from the Tender Assistants
• Identifying all potential cost hazards and risks and communicating these ahead of tender submissions
• Preparing work plans for tenders
• Presenting complete tender cost estimates to the Managing Director for signoff
• Submitting tenders to Clients
• Ensuring the Company tenders competitively
• Chair regular tender adjudication meetings

Contract Negotiations:

• Conduct meetings with prospective clients
• Manage post-tender negotiations and appointments with Clients
• Determining tender cost parameters and communicating this to Site Management and QS Teams to ensure projects remain on budget

Education and Experience:

• PR Tech (Civil or QS) or B.Eng (Civil or QS)
• At least 12 – 15 years’ experience within an estimating position in a civil engineering construction environment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, numerical, planning and negotiation skills
• Contract knowledge of GCC, JBCC, NEC and FIDI contract suites
• Experience working with CANDY/CSS
• Excellent MS Excel Skills
• Valid Drivers Licence and prepared to travel as and when required.

Salary: Highly negotiable based on experience