Job Description

• Performs the function of Lead Civil Engineer on large or complex projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that all civil engineering work carried out on assigned projects activities complies with and supports the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management System.

• Responsible for the administration, overall technical direction and co-ordination of civil / structural engineering and design work on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the assessment of technical and human resources for assigned projects.
• Ensures that all assigned civil engineering activities are carried out within the agreed manhour budgets, cost budgets and time schedules.
• Reviews and approves project schedules to see that all dates, rates of progress and design periods are realistic.
• Prepares manhour estimates for Civil Engineering activities for proposals and projects.
• Provides guidance to client, project engineers, other specialist engineers and inspectors on civil/structural engineering matters.
• Assigns and coordinates the activities of Civil Engineers reporting to him/her.
• Checks and approves calculations and other project deliverables performed by Civil Engineers reporting to him/her.
• Attends progress meetings and prepares project progress reports.
• Advises the Chief Civil Engineer of any schedule slippages and their causes and proposed corrective action.
• Advises the Chief Civil Engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups.
• Identifies circumstances considered likely to result in contract changes and prepares manhour estimates to support contract changes.
• Prepares contract requisitions and specifications for civil and structural work on assigned projects.
• Prepares technical evaluations of civil and structural contract enquiries.
• Liaises with specialist consultants appointed by the company.
• Liaises with construction personnel and addresses site queries during construction.
• Carries out periodic inspection of civil and structural work during construction to ensure correct interpretation of designs and issues completion certificates for structural work carried out on assigned projects.
• Provides guidance and training to junior and trainee engineers.
• Keeps abreast of development in the civil and structural engineering field.

Qualifications:

• BSc (Civil Engineering) / BEng (Civil)
• Pr. Eng or Pr Tech Eng. or Chartered Eng
• 12+ years relevant experience.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Analytical thinking - Ability to identify issues, obtains relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources and identify alternative solutions.
• Communication - ability to present information to individuals or groups.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message.
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.
• Decision making - knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions.
• Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences.
• Problem solving - ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve issues.
• Technical Expertise - has a sound knowledge over a broad range of civil engineering fields relevant to the project environment.

Personal attributes:

• Leadership – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the project team. Inspires confidence and earns the respect of co-workers and subordinates.
• Initiative - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
• Change and Adaptability - Gains awareness for, and an understanding of, the position of stakeholders. Readily adapts to changing circumstances
• Interpersonal Commnunications - Actively listens and seeks to understand others’ points of view. Communicates openly and honestly to all levels of the organization. Expresses ideas and exchanges information clearly and persuasively
• Planning, Organising & Execution - Prioritises and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently and strives to ensure that agreed scheudule undertakings are met.elationship