Engineering Geologist

REPORTS TO

Section Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the for handling geotechnical investigations for infrastructure projects and provide recommendations that guide the project development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Geotechnical investigations including desktop studies, prefeasibility to detail design investigations and reporting.
• Collect and analyse data for project planning and design.
• Supervise geotechnical Contractors on site including the appointment of Contractors, managing site operations, payment certificates, quality, health and safety, performance, and project timelines.
• Supervise and manage small teams (Technicians, Students, Draughtsmen, Graduates).
• Develop increased design ability and quality.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality.
• Make technical decisions and provide solutions rather than one completed end result.
• Able to present / represent their technical work.
• Develop knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management.
• Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets.
• Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance with design and specifications.
• Construction administration and monitoring.
• Preparation of tenders for investigations and construction including BoQs and specifications.
• Preparation of tender bids to clients including draft cost estimates.
• Development of internal standards and implementing them.
• Develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Perform design work duties.
• Apply SMECs systems and procedures and ensure enforcement.
• Working with clients to capture their requirements.
• Client invoicing.
• Project auditing.
• Project management and lead.
• Project financial forecasting, budgets, and associated resource planning.
• Regular client contacts without Senior Managers.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Ability to lead and manage projects (with support) from inception to invoicing.
• Deliver projects on time and with the highest level of quality.
• In depth geotechnical reporting.
• Understanding of the SMEC/SJ Group systems and requirements.
• Planning of workload to meet deadlines.
• Positive client feedback - both internal and external clients.
• Achieving developmental goals.
• Continuous learning and development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bsc Hons in Engineering Geology or Geology or related.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience within a geotechnical engineering firm.
• Professionally registered with SACNASP (PrSci.Nat) and with SAIEG (Candidate to Member)
• Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets.
• Knowledge of project management and the use of project management tools.
• Professionalism.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical investigations and reporting on variety of projects.

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