About the position
A well-established engineering consultancy specializing in large-scale civil infrastructure projects, is currently seeking a Senior Resident Engineer – Roadworks to join their site team in Durban.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take a leading role in the delivery of a major national road upgrade project, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and successful project execution.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Engineer’s Representative on site for a multidisciplinary National Road upgrade project, ensuring full compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards
- Oversee, coordinate, and manage the site supervision team on behalf of the Engineer
- Ensure all project components receive adequate site inspections, quality assurance checks, and progress monitoring, while proactively identifying risks or potential delays
- Manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure work is completed according to approved timelines, budgets, and specifications
- Ensure adherence to the Quality Management System and approved quantity measurement systems as required by the Engineer
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and problem-solving support to the project team
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, designs, and specifications to ensure accurate implementation on site
- Maintain effective communication with clients, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities
- Prepare and submit progress reports, quality control documentation, and detailed site records
Requirements- ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (PrTechEng) – essential
- SACPCMP registration as a PrCPM advantageous
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in road reconstruction and rehabilitation projects
- Proven experience on large multidisciplinary SANRAL or municipal road projects
- Strong knowledge of SANRAL design compliance standards
- In-depth understanding of COLTO/COTO specifications and Bill of Quantities
- Solid experience in pavement rehabilitation, bridge and drainage construction, traffic accommodation, and ancillary roadworks
- Experience with continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) advantageous
- Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid driver’s licence – essential
Benefits
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- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lisa [Email Address Removed].com
- 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.
Desired Skills:
- Senior Resident Engineer (Roads) - Durban
- Senior Resident Engineer (Roads) - Durban
- Senior Resident Engineer (Roads) - Durban
