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Hire Resolve is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven Civil Engineering Technologist to join our client's team in uMhlanga, KZN, South Africa. As a Civil Engineering Technologist, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of various civil engineering projects, including roads, sewer systems, and stormwater drainage.

Responsibilities and Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and processes
• Ability to work on multiple projects/deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Strong technical skills and able to manage projects from Conceptual to Detailed Design, Documentation, and Contract Administration of services for civil infrastructure projects including but not limited to:
• Municipal services i.e Earthworks, Stormwater Reticulation, Sewer Reticulation, Water Reticulation, platforms, and assessments
• Ensure all designs are checked and approved by the relevant manager prior to forwarding to the relevant client and contractor
• Performing due diligence on the impact and feasibility of new construction sites.
• The preparation of feasibility reports
• Attending meetings with clients and stakeholders as and when required
• Assist with the implementation of medium to large sized projects within technical standards, quality, budgets, and time frames.
• Ensure effectiveness, quality, and profitability of completed projects including project follow-up, to monitor project deliverables and client satisfaction levels
• Site supervision as and when required
• Contribute to the preparation of project reports and proficiency in technical report writing
• A working understanding of project finances and project budgets for medium to large scale projects
• Surveying new construction sites and assessing existing structures for upgrades
• Sound Project Management Skills - Liaise, co-operate, and provide required information to clients and stakeholders at various stages
• Preparation of estimates of construction costs (BOQs)
• Preparation of specifications and preambles for construction works (Colto / Coto / SANS / GCC etc.)

Requirements:

• Completed minimum B.Eng or BTech.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• No less than 10 years experience in a similar position within a Consulting Engineering firm (pref)
• Proficient in design packages
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience essential
• Technical knowledge of drawing and design processes
• Project Management experience is essential

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 Chandre Cordier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

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.

An Agritalent client, a leading agribusiness, seeks a Technical Lead: Civil Engineering.

1. Analysis, Design and Procurement:
   - Gather all relevant site and problem statement information to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the project at hand.
   - Liaise with other disciplines and business units (Mechanical, Electrical, Operations).
   - Analyse and design relevant and cost-effective solutions.
   - Prepare design and procurement information (design drawings, BOQ's, mark-ups, etc.).
   - Manage procurement process (RFQ, RFP, and Tenders).
   - Make recommendations.
   - Acquire client approval through works submissions.
   - Manage or oversee Civil Technologists, drafter, clerk of works, and other team members in executing required works.
2. Project Management:
   - Project Execution and Management.
   - Project Close-Out and As-Build.
3. Management of Civil Discipline:
   - Manage Civil Discipline as Civil Engineering Technical Lead.
   - Devise/oversee yearly budgets on all relevant civil infrastructure (Grain, Commercial, Housing, and Head Office) based on inspections, requests, long-term plans, and all related information.
   - Manage client relations.
   - Devise short and long-term plans on maintenance and capital expenditure on all relevant civil infrastructure.
   - Liaise and engage with other disciplines and grow the maturity of the Engineering and Property Assets (EPA) Unit.
   - Lead projects in terms of Risk & Compliance priorities, in addition to asset conditions.
   - Improvement of Unit procedures, processes, and systems.

3 - 5 years' experience working as a B.Tech Civil Engineer.
B.Tech in Civil Engineering.