Job Description

Hire Resolve is seeking a Principal Engineer for our client, an experienced Civil Engineering Technologist or Civil Engineer, to join the Infrastructure Business Unit. This role involves managing a variety of assignments within the Civil Engineering field. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, and leading various infrastructure projects, while offering expert recommendations on alternative solutions to engineering challenges.Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage project scope, time, cost, and quality.
• Adhere to project approval procedures and quality plans.
• Compile accurate project cost estimates and cash flow projections.
• Interact with clients to understand and meet project needs.
• Assist in preparing tender evaluation reports and recommending project teams.
• Compile project team specifications and oversee tendering.
• Lead site investigations and feasibility studies.
• Prepare and review project feasibility and design reports.
• Assess sustainability and environmental impacts.
• Review preliminary design plans and calculations for compliance.
• Ensure compliant detailed designs using approved software.
• Resolve design challenges promptly.
• Attend design and project coordination meetings.
• Administer project tasks and responsibilities.
• Compile contract documentation and ensure accurate measurements.
• Prepare project status reports and funding agency reports.
• Manage client-contractor contracts.
• Review contractor payments and prepare variation orders.
• Liaise with clients, professionals, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor contractor work and manage budgets/resources.
• Ensure projects comply with legal requirements.
• Maintain safe working environments.
• Oversee CAD for engineering drawings and project reports.
• Resolve technical issues and enforce contractual obligations.
• Implement quality management system (QMS) across projects

Requirements

• BSc Eng or BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering
• Registered with ECSA as PrEng / Pr. Technologist
• Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in Civil Engineering projects, with additional expertise in bulk water supply and sewerage disposal being advantageous
• Strong background in client liaison, understanding client needs, and initiating engineering solutions
• Good communication skills - both written and oral
• Organized, motivated, and goal-oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of both in-person and virtual teams
• Efficient under pressure

Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve today to apply for this position

• Contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• Apply for this role today, visit the Hire Resolve website:

or email us: * When applying via email please use "Principal Engineer" as the subject line.We will contact you within 7 days if your application is successful. If not, we will keep your profile on record and reach out regarding any future positions that align with your qualifications.

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