Senior Resident Engineer

Lexdan Select is assisting a Engineering Consultancy with their search for a Senior Resident Civil Engineer (Roadworks). Based In Cape Town.

• Manage and administer road construction contracts and act as the Employer's Agent/Engineer's Representative.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Monitor construction progress, review contractor programmes, payment certificates, and claims.
• Coordinate site meetings, prepare progress reports, and liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical oversight on asphalt and concrete pavement works, materials engineering, and quality control.
• Maintain professional conduct, integrity, and compliance with ECSA standards and sustainable engineering practices.

• BSc, BEng, or BTech Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng).
• Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience in civil engineering and roadworks projects.
• Proven experience delivering at least five road rehabilitation or resurfacing projects as a Resident Engineer or Engineer's Representative.
• Strong knowledge of road construction, including earthworks, pavements, asphalt surfacing, concrete pavements, and drainage.
• Experience with contract administration (GCC, FIDIC, NEC), quality assurance, contractor management, and health & safety requirements.