Resident Engineer

GIBB’s multi-award-winning Integrated Infrastructure (WIIG) Sector provides the roots for communities using innovative and sustainable engineering design, urban planning, and advisory services. Here you will find an environment conducive to helping you make the most of your abilities and skills.

This Sector is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Resident Engineer.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

The below listed responsibilities and requirements is assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions

Core Purpose

The Resident Engineer (RE) is the company’s on-site representative for our civil infrastructure project, providing technical oversight, contract administration, and site management, with particular emphasis on roads, concrete works, and municipal services (including stormwater, sewer, and water systems), ensuring that construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with approved designs, specifications, and contractual requirements, resulting in the successful delivery of the project within time, cost, and quality objectives.

Key Performance Areas

Site Management and Project Implementation

• Oversee daily construction activities on site.
• Monitor contractor performance against the approved construction programme.
• Identify delays and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the contractor
• Ensure effective coordination of site activities

Contract Administration (GCC)

• Apply and administer the general Conditions of Contract (GCC) conditions
• Issue site instructions and manage variations
• Monitor contractual compliance and obligations
• Agree measurements and certify completed work

Technical and Quality Assurance

• Ensure all works comply with approved civil and structural drawings and specifications
• Review and recommend approval of materials and alternative design proposals
• Identify and escalate design-related issues to the Design Engineer
• Manage on-site and off-site material testing
• Understanding of SANS and COLTO

Stakeholder and Communication Management

• Liaise with the Contractor’s Site Agent on all aspects of the works
• Maintain regular communication with the Project Manager and Client
• Attend all site meetings and chair meetings in the absence of the Project Manager
• Facilitate coordination between contractor, client, and design team

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Monitor contractor adherence to safety requirements
• Support implementation of environmental management plans

Documentation and Project Close-Out

• Maintain accurate site records and site diary
• Verify and facilitate preparation of as-built drawings
• Assist with project completion reports
• Ensure proper documentation for project handover