Job Description

Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunitiesOpportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationallyFriendly working environment across the businessABOUT SMECSouth Africa is part of the SMEC Group and joined forces with Surbana Jurong to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure, and management advisory services. Our new partnership has created a talent pool of 16,500 dedicated people working across a network of 120 offices in 40 countries.employs passionate and innovative people who are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes and who want to feel valued in a diverse and inclusive workplace.are committed to developing our people. We encourage them to see things differently, to be creative, to push boundaries, and to work on a broad range of projects that help build a better future.recognized for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world. Engineering News-Record (ENR) currently ranks SMEC in the top 24 of the 2021 Top 225 International Design Firms.THE ROLEWe are currently seeking a talented Technical Specialist (Civil Engineering - Roads and Highways) to join our Cape Town Team within Roads and Highways Function. Success individual will be leading the functional groups aspects of SMEC projects to ensure that these are technically sound. Provide specialist professional services to clients of the functional group. This includes bidding for work, participation in multi-disciplinary design/project teams and management of projects. Take stewardship of special group wide tasks assigned.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide high quality professional adviceIdentify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problemsAct as a technical resource as well as Project Manager as and when requiredEnsure that projects are completed on time and on budgetTrain and supervise the development of staffManage clients and maintain client satisfactionPrepare tender proposalsMaintain corporate knowledge of financial and management requirementsDevelop alternative professional solutions to be competitive in the market and be at the forefront of cutting edge technologyTechnical and financial management of projectsAssist the Functional Group with obtaining and maintaining the required resources and the technical know-how to undertake relevant projectsUndertake assessments, analysis and designTake an active interest in continuously enhancing self and group knowledge and to be familiar with the majority of relevant software that SMEC utilisesStrictly adhere to SMECs Management System (MS), quality standards and HSE proceduresPerform monthly financial reporting tasks as required by line managerInput into the project budgets and project financeRECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEBachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from an accredited university/collegeMinimum 15 years of practical experience in the relevant disciplineRelevant professional membershipsAbility to identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problemsExcellent written and oral communication skillsProject management and leadership skillsAbility to use analytical tools including commercial softwareGood interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environmentKnowledge of obligations under the current SMEC MSSound knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA)How to ApplyAll applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page atPlease note that if you have not heard from us in the next 8 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesnt require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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