Senior Roads Engineer Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Engineering

Position: Senior Roads Contract Engineer

Senior Roads Contract Engineer – Cape Town

JG Afrika is seeking to appoint a Senior Roads Contract Engineer with extensive experience in the upgrading, improvement, rehabilitation, and periodic maintenance of roads for SANRAL, provincial, and municipal authorities.

The successful candidate will be required to perform in the dual role of Project Leader and Contract Engineer, taking full technical and contractual responsibility for large, complex road infrastructure projects from inception through construction and closeout.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Acting as Project Leader on major road infrastructure projects, assuming overall responsibility for project delivery
Acting as Contract Engineer / Engineer’s Representative in accordance with applicable contract forms (FIDIC, GCC, etc.)
Managing the planning, design, documentation, procurement, construction, and closeout of road upgrade, rehabilitation and maintenance projects
Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction supervision teams
Managing contracts, including variations, claims, extensions of time, dispute avoidance and resolution
Overseeing and participating in road and stormwater design, including associated infrastructure
Providing site supervision and construction monitoring, ensuring compliance with specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and programme
Engaging with clients, authorities, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and professional standards
Preparing and reviewing technical reports, contractual correspondence, and progress documentation
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technical staff

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (NQF 8 or higher)
Professional registration with ECSA (PrEng) – mandatory
PrCPM registration will be advantageous

Experience:

Minimum of 15 years’ post‑professional registration experience
Proven experience as both Project Leader and Contract Engineer on large road infrastructure projects

Demonstrated experience in:

Road upgrades, improvements, rehabilitation, and periodic maintenance
SANRAL, provincial and municipal road projects
Design, construction supervision, and contract administration

Applicants must provide project details clearly indicating their role as Project Leader and Contract Engineer.

Skills:

Project management of road upgrade, improvement, rehabilitation and maintenance projects
Contract administration and claims management
Procurement and tender processes
Site supervision and construction management

Competencies:

Proven ability to lead and manage large, multidisciplinary project teams
Strong professional judgement in contractual and technical decision‑making
High level of technical credibility and independence
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Sound problem‑solving ability in complex and high‑pressure construction environments
Strong planning, organizational, and time‑management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to quality, ethics, compliance, and professional standards

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