Civil & Structural Engineer

• Participates as a member of the civil engineering team on all company projects.
• May perform the function of Lead Civil Engineer on smaller projects, under the guidance of Senior or Principal Civil Engineer.

• Performs engineering design calculations and prepares design sketches as required on assigned projects.
• Assists the civil designers in the preparation of civil and structural drawings.
• Reviews, and comments on civil and structural drawings under the guidance his/her supervising engineer.
• Reviews and comments on supplier documents and other discipline drawings under the guidance his/her supervising engineer.
• Attends progress meetings and assists in the preparation of project progress reports on behalf of his/her supervising engineer.
• Advises his/her supervising engineer of any slippages and their causes and proposed corrective action.
• Advises his/her supervising engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups.
• Assists in the preparation of contract requisitions and schedules of quantity for civil and structural work on assigned projects.
• Liaises with construction personnel and addresses site queries during construction under the guidance his/her supervising engineer.

Qualifications:

• BSc (Civil Engineering) / BEng (Civil)
• 3+ years relevant post graduate experience

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Technical Expertise - carries out technical design work to a high standard. Has a sound working knowledge of civil/structural engineering applications and techniques relevant to the project environment.
• Problem solving - ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, Actively works to resolve problems by building on the experience of others.
• Analytical thinking - ability to identify issues, obtains relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources and identify alternative solutions.
• Communication - 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
• Continuous Improvement - places importance on professional development by working through training objectives and continuous improvement schedule.
• Makes use of in house and external training opportunities.
• Works towards professional registration and/or additional qualifications.

Personal attributes:

• 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 Communications - 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
• Problem Solving - 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
• Planning, Organising & Execution Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently and strives to ensure that agreed schedule undertakings are met.