Senior Design Engineer (Roads)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Senior Design Engineer specializing in Roads at GIBB Engineering and Architecture. The core purpose of the position is to technically lead a team in preparing designs, drawings, BOQs, and other technical documents using CAD software, based on design specifications. The successful candidate will also assist in Business Development and project management for infrastructure projects. **What you will do** * Perform and/or technically lead a team to prepare clear and accurate technical Designs, Drawings, diagrams, BOQs, and other technical documents based on design specifications, using Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software. * Assist in Business Development. * Assist in project management. * Perform Designs and Implementation of Infrastructure projects, specifically Roads geometrics design and the Infrastructure element of multi-disciplinary projects. * Lead medium to large size projects. * Prepare bid documents and assist in the Preparation of Bids. * Perform Contract Administration for projects on the Construction Phase. * Optimise utilisation on revenue earning work. * Ensure service excellence. * Ensure compliance with Quality Management System. * Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the sector. * Mentor junior staff members. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * BSc Civil Engineering ECSA Registered * MSc Civil Engineering (will be an added advantage) * **Experience:** * Minimum of 10 years roads geometric design related experience Civil 3D software. * Experience in major roads such as Dual Carriageway designs and Freeways designs. * Experience in leading bid documents preparation. * Experience in preparing Construction tender documentation, tender evaluations and contract administration related to roads projects. * Experience in Contract Administration (will be an added advantage). * Experience in Pavement and/or hydrology design (will be an added advantage). * Experience on design projects in the rest of Africa (will be an added advantage). * **Person Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):** * Road design and calculation of construction quantities. * Analytical skills. * Technical Report writing. * Judgement / Decision making. * Customer focus. * Team player. * Passion. * Communication. * Integrity. * Leading edge. * Resourcefulness. * Initiative. * Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in road geometric design, specifically with at least 10 years of experience using Civil 3D software for major road projects. The ideal candidate should be capable of leading design teams, managing medium to large-scale projects, and contributing to bid and tender processes. They should also possess strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, be a team player, and demonstrate integrity, resourcefulness, and initiative, with a commitment to service excellence and quality management. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-design-engineer-roads-gibb-engineering-and-architecture-1 Source: myjobmag

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• Project management

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