Resident Engineer

Key Role

Resident Engineer reports to the Contracts Engineer and manages the WSP Construction Management Services team for a 20‑month contract. The Resident Engineer coordinates, monitors, controls and reports on all construction and construction‑related activities to achieve project scope, budget, schedule, quality, environmental and safety objectives in accordance with the project contract, regulatory and statutory requirements.

• General project civil and building services construction coordination and facilitation
• Interaction with design team and assistance with resolution of design queries
• Facilitation of wayleave approvals, service designs and coordination
• Leading site supervision team
• Contract administration
• Monitoring and reporting on programme
• Other tasks and services instructed by the Line Manager as needed
• Quality plan assessment and auditing
• Site audits, inspections, quality control testing approval/rejection
• Measurement and certification that work is correct
• Cash flow forecasting
• Managing site meetings and minutes
• Public liaison
• Management of site OHS, ISO and EMP’s
• Completion reports and as built reports
• Site quality control
• Maintain WSP QA documentation for the project
• Cost reporting on a monthly basis or as instructed

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained

• 15+ years relevant experience in road construction, bridge and major culvert construction as a Resident Engineer/Assistant Resident Engineer
• Must be familiar with GCC 2015 contract documentation
• Experience on projects working for public sector clients will be advantageous
• PR Eng/PR Tech registration is mandatory

• Fully familiar with Scope of Works details, objectives, Conditions of Contract, Project Specifications, AFC Specifications, AFC Drawings and all related studies and reports
• Practical, hands‑on approach
• Good communication skills, time management skills, ability to solve complex problems, good contractual knowledge and Contract Management/Administration
• Experience working for a variety of client bodies

What if we can have work‑life balance, be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs, and be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognises that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our lives is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves.

For flexible work arrangements, let us know as part of your application.

Competitive pay, standard benefits including first‑class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy – we strive for a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximises the contribution individuals can bring. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa