Engineer Or Technologist - Roads & Highways

Engineer or Technologist - Roads & Highways page is loaded Engineer or Technologist - Roads & Highways Apply locations George time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR103713 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 Role We are seeking a talentedTechnologistto join ourGeorge team in the Roads and Highways Function.The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical design of projects within the Section and assisting Senior Engineers/Scientists/Other Professionals/Consultants in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
The Key responsibilities for this role are to: Make good decisions on own initiativeGood software tool understanding, works alone with minimum supervision whilst producing tool deliverablesAble to organise information well and communicate design intent through software tool output. e.g. structure a drawing correctly and communicate design intent through drawing using CADUnderstands the principles of the design process and how design is translated into deliverables through the use of software tools.Understands the key project issues and how these influence their individual workTaking ownership and responsibility for their own work and completing it to time and costTrains technicians and junior staff in relevant software toolsSupervises and checks the work of other team membersDevelops increased design ability and qualityDrafts technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational qualityAble to present / represent their technical workAble to draft responses to straightforward bids – assistance sought with commercial aspectsDevelop knowledge of the commercial aspects of project managementSuccessful in identifying and following through on leads associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved withRegular client contact under direction of more senior managerAbility to check and inspect constructed works for compliance with design and specificationsUndertakes monitoring and proposes remedial actionsUnderstand and implement local functional business technologies and marketsDirect and manage project development from beginning to endDevelop project scope and deliverables that support client business goals in collaboration with all stakeholdersDevelop full-scale project plans and associated communications documentsEffectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashionLiaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basisEstimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goalsDetermine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitmentsSet and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholdersDelegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnelIdentify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project teamIdentify and manage project dependencies and critical pathPlan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate toolsTrack project milestones and deliverablesDevelop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentationsProactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plansCoach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned workBuild, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the projectConduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elementsProactive approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from key clientsSubmission of Expression Of Interest (EOIs) and proposalsDevelop and maintain internal contacts within SMEC South Africa to source appropriate skillsDirectly responsible for recognising revenue and indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgetsRecommended Qualifications, Skills and Experience B.Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma at an accredited institutionMinimum 3 years of practical experience in design of transportation, municipal services infrastructure, bulk water and sewerage infrastructureUnderstands the key project issues and how these influence his/her workCan make good decisions on own initiativeKnowledge of basic project management and the use of project management softwareUnderstands the principles of the design process and how design is translated into deliverables through the use of software toolsWorking knowledge of Autodesk Civil3DWorking knowledge of Infraworks, Storm & Sewer Analyses, iDAS or Water Design Software will be advantageous.Interest and/or experience with BIM systems would be advantageous.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to draft technical reports of acceptable technical presentational qualityExperience in Government standards, codes and documentation.Experience in design management and design delivery for projects.Experience in managing professional teams of medium/large projects, would be beneficial.Experience in administering GCC 2015 projects will be beneficialClosing date: Friday, 05 July 2024 How to Apply All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
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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!

About UsSMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.
SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments.
Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.

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