Assistant Resident Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Assistant Resident Engineer to join our site-based team at one of our mining client’s sites on a two-year fixed-term contract. The Assistant Resident Engineer will support the Senior Resident Engineer in the delivery and supervision of civil engineering projects, with a particular focus on dams engineering, earthworks, construction supervision, quality management, and site coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Resident Engineer with the management and delivery of civil engineering projects on site.
• Provide technical support in relation to dams engineering, earthworks, construction activities, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Supervise contractors and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, designs, specifications, method statements, and contractual requirements.
• Support the planning, development, and monitoring of project programmes and construction schedules.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks and delays, and escalate issues to the Senior Resident Engineer.
• Assist with site investigations, inspections, measurements, and the gathering of technical information.
• Review construction methodologies, work plans, inspection and test plans, and other technical documentation.
• Monitor and report on project quality, progress, resources, and deliverables.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare accurate technical reports, progress reports, and site records.
• Assist with the review of contractor submissions, technical queries, variations, claims, and non-conformance reports.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, environmental, and mining-site requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, client representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with the management of project resources, timelines, and deliverables in accordance with contractual obligations.

Requirements

• National Diploma or BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering with a professional registration with EIZ.
• Specialisation in civil engineering with at least 15 years’ experience, including experience in dams engineering, earthworks and construction supervision.
• Practical experience in dams engineering; earthworks; construction supervision; site investigations; and civil infrastructure construction.
• Experience supporting project planning, programming, and progress monitoring.
• Understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documentation.
• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities while working effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to support and guide junior to mid-level technical and site personnel.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work on a mining site for the duration of the contract.