Job Description

Come be a part of something extraordinary. Your future starts here at SMEC South Africa.Kickstart your engineering career with SMEC South Africa: Where innovation meets opportunity!Ready to embark on a journey of innovation and excellence?Why SMEC South Africa?Innovation at our Core: We live and breathe innovation. At SMEC, you'll have the opportunity to work on nation-building projects that are characterised by sustainable, innovative solutions.Engineering Excellence: We're committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. Your skills will be honed and expanded through our commitment to using the best software and technology.Continuous Learning: In the fast-paced world of engineering, staying up to date is crucial. We invest in your growth with access to training and mentorship programmes.Collaborative Environment: You'll be part of a close-knit team of experts who value your insights and contributions, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and growth.Job Mobility: As a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, our global reach offers our people greater opportunities for job mobility and career growth.The RoleWe are seeking a Technical Specialist (Civil Engineer), this position is a technical role, within the Functional Group, that is responsible for leading and working with teams of Engineers, Designers and Draughtspersons across a portfolio of projects and clients in the Urban Development , Randburg or Pretoria region. The role involves technical leadership and the ability to lift the overall technical performance of the engineering professional team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical support and guidance to peers and other functional groups within the level of your expertiseProvide technical leadership in a multi-disciplinary teamIdentify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problemsDevelop and maintain relationships with clientsEnsure that appropriate technical standards and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements are adhered toApply a deeper understanding of engineering principles to devise and deliver practical and economical solutions to problemsPlan and resource projectsPrepare client reports and designs, as well as tender/contract documentation inclusive of BoQs and specifications.Assist in the management and training of staff including mentoringContribute to the overall management and profitability of the disciplineSupervision of drawing, project specifications and contract documentation production for assigned tasks in accordance with SMEC procedures and appropriate technical standardsBe a member of multi-disciplinary team in project deliveryPrepare expressions of interest and tender submissionsStrictly adhere to SMECs Management System (MS), quality standards and HSE proceduresKeeping abreast of latest techniquesMaintaining contact with wide local and international network of persons with similar interestsPublish papers or articles on projects or developments in the field of expertiseBe involved in relevant initiatives via the Innovation HubShare knowledge with (junior) colleagues, clients, students through the facilitation of workshops, lectures etc.Mentoring and coaching, both informal (e.g. project based), and formal (e.g. ECSA registration, supervising students)Assist Finance Manager as requestedRecommended Qualifications, Skills, and ExperienceBachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/collegeProfessional Registration with ECSARelevant professional membershipsMinimum 10 years of practical experience in the relevant disciplineExtensive knowledge of engineering design issues and analysis methodsAbility 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)Extensive knowledge of engineering materials and their applicationsKnowledge of contractual matters pertaining to constructionSound knowledge of OHS and environmental regulationsSTRONG ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE IN DESIGNWater, sewer, stormwater, roads and related civil infrastructure design (including solid waste)Structural engineering knowledge would be beneficialMunicipal and building engineering projects (Private and public clients)Contract managementLabour intensive constructionHow 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!

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