Senior Resident Engineer (Roads Rehabilitation)

Job Description

A well-established engineering consultancy specializing in large-scale civil infrastructure projects, is currently seeking a Senior Resident Engineer – Roadworks to join their site team in Durban. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take a leading role in the delivery of a major national road upgrade project, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Engineer’s Representative on site for a multidisciplinary National Road upgrade project, ensuring full compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Oversee, coordinate, and manage the site supervision team on behalf of the Engineer.
• Ensure all project components receive adequate site inspections, quality assurance checks, and progress monitoring, while proactively identifying risks or potential delays.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure work is completed according to approved timelines, budgets, and specifications.
• Ensure adherence to the Quality Management System and approved quantity measurement systems as required by the Engineer.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and problem-solving support to the project team.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, designs, and specifications to ensure accurate implementation on site.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, quality control documentation, and detailed site records.

Requirements

• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (PrTechEng) – essential.
• SACPCMP registration as a PrCPM advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in road reconstruction and rehabilitation projects.
• Proven experience on large multidisciplinary SANRAL or municipal road projects.
• Strong knowledge of SANRAL design compliance standards.
• In-depth understanding of COLTO/COTO specifications and Bill of Quantities.
• Solid experience in pavement rehabilitation, bridge and drainage construction, traffic accommodation, and ancillary roadworks.
• Experience with continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) advantageous.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s licence – essential.

How to Apply

Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lisa [Email Address Removed].com. We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.