Temporary Works Engineer/Site Representative

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**Overview** RPO Recruitment's client, a well-established consulting engineering firm, is seeking a qualified Temporary Works Engineer / Site Representative. This role is for a bridge project located in the Eastern Cape, with an initial duration of 12–24 months. **What you will do** This role involves joining a bridge project in the Eastern Cape. The position encompasses responsibilities related to bridge design and construction site supervision, working within a site-based environment. Tasks may also include temporary works design, assessment, or supervision. The role requires the application of strong technical knowledge of civil engineering construction practices and structural works, as well as effective communication, reporting, and problem-solving within the project team, including contractors and engineers. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * BSc/BEng/BTech/BEngTech in Civil Engineering * Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng. * Minimum of 5 years’ post-professional registration experience. * Proven experience in bridge design and construction site supervision. * Experience in temporary works design, assessment or supervision will be advantageous but is not essential. * Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering construction practices and structural works. * Good communication, reporting and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers and the wider project team in a site-based environment. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a professionally registered Civil Engineer (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng with ECSA) holding a BSc/BEng/BTech/BEngTech qualification, with a minimum of 5 years' post-registration experience. They should possess proven experience in bridge design and construction site supervision, alongside strong technical knowledge of civil engineering construction practices and structural works. Candidates with experience in temporary works design, assessment, or supervision are also encouraged. Essential qualities include good communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with various project stakeholders in a site-based setting. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/temporary-works-engineer-site-representative-rpo-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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