Contract
Senior Resident Engineer (Roads) - Durban
Hire Resolve
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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About this role
Employer: Hire Resolve
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
Benefits
* Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
+ Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
+ Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lisa Meyer at lisa.meyer@hireresolve.us
+ You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: Engineers@hireresolve.za.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.
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