Engineers Representative

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities

• Monitor progress and quality of work on site is in line with Project Specifications and the approved Programme.
• Provide support documentation for Technical & Contract Site Meetings within 3 working days of the meeting.
• Undertake measurements for Contractor Payment Certificates and keep accurate site records monthly.
• Evaluate Contractors Claims for extension of time and cost and provide comment to the Employers Agent.
• Attend to site queries within 48 hours and escalate relevant queries to the Employers Agent.
• Evaluate and comment on Contractors Programmes, Cashflows & Catch-up Plans within 2 days.
• Prepare Weekly Site Reports before close of business on Mondays.
• Follow up on the Contractor's Close-out Reports for findings on H&S and Environmental Audits

Minimum Requirements

• BTech/BSc/BEng in a Civil Engineering discipline is required.
• Unregistered Engineer or Technologist with a minimum of 10 years OR an ECSA registered Engineer or Technologist with a minimum of 5 years site experience with defined exposure in dealing with medium to largescale projects.
• isiXhosa language proficiency would be advantageous however is not a mandatory requirement for the role.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.