Technical Specialist Geotech - Cape Town, South Africa - SMEC

SMEC

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities:

Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally:

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Friendly working environment across the business

About SMEC

SMEC South Africa is part of the SMEC Group and joined forces with Surbana Jurong to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure, and management advisory services.

Our new partnership has created a talent pool of 16,500 dedicated people working across a network of 120 offices in 40 countries.

SMEC employs passionate and innovative people who are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes and who want to feel valued in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to developing our people.

We encourage them to see things differently, to be creative, to push boundaries, and to work on a broad range of projects that help build a better future.

Consistently recognized for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world.

Engineering News-Record (ENR) currently ranks SMEC in the top 24 of the '2021 Top 225 International Design Firms'.

The Role

This position is a technical role, within the Functional Group, that is responsible for leading and working with teams of Engineers, Designers and Draughtspersons across a portfolio of projects and clients.

The role specifically applies to Engineering Geologists or Geotechnical Engineers for the monitoring of geotechnical works for the prestigious Mtentu River Bridge project, including inter alia the review and approval of Contractor's method statement, monitoring of blasting and rock support and measurement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support and guidance to peers and other functional groups within the level of your expertise
Provide technical leadership in a multidisciplinary team
Identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems
Develop and maintain relationships with clients
Ensure that appropriate technical standards and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements are adhered to
Plan and resource projects
Prepare client reports and designs
Assist in the management and training of staff including mentoring
Contribute to the overall management and profitability of the discipline
Supervision of drawing, project specifications and contract documentation production for assigned tasks in accordance with SMEC procedures and appropriate technical standards
Be a member of multidisciplinary team in project delivery
Prepare expressions of interest and tender submissions
Strictly adhere to SMEC's Management System (MS), quality standards and HSE procedures
Keeping abreast of latest techniques
Maintaining contact with wide local and international network of persons with similar interests
Publish papers or articles on projects or developments in the field of expertise
Be involved in relevant initiatives via the Innovation Hub
Share knowledge with (junior) colleagues, clients, students through the facilitation of workshops, lectures etc.
Mentoring and coaching, both informal (e.g. project based), and formal (e.g. ECSA registration, supervising students) Assist Finance Manager as requested

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college
Relevant professional memberships
Minimum 10 years of practical experience in the relevant discipline
Extensive knowledge of engineering design issues and analysis methods
Ability to identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Project management and leadership skills
Ability to use analytical tools including commercial software
Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multidisciplinary environment
Knowledge of obligations under the current SMEC MS
Sound knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA)
Knowledge of contractual matters pertaining to construction
Sound knowledge of OHS and environmental regulations
Assuming technical responsibility on multiple projects
Provision of specialist technical advice within the relevant field Development of staff

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply
**All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.