Senior Civil Engineer
Market-related Package
Cape Town, South Africa
Role Purpose
The Senior Civil Engineer will provide support for the full suite of civil activities for renewable energy projects, with an emphasis on the pre-construction context. The role encompasses delivery of technical analyses and designs, as well as support for the engineering department in coordination of work packages and review and quality control within the team. Additionally, they will be expected to contribute to company strategy regarding project pipeline and development and provide training and mentoring to the team members.
Main Responsibilities
Project development
• Road, platform and infrastructure designs and optimisation for PV wind and BESS projects
• Supporting the development team with various tasks relating to environmental approvals regarding civil infrastructure
• Conducting and reporting on site visits as required
• Conducting technical due diligence examinations on prospective project acquisitions and external technical reports
• Review and quality control of deliverables from junior engineers
• And other transversal tasks including writing of technical methods and procedures.
Design Review
• CBo P scoping and tender support
• Review and challenging of civil designs from contractors
• Conduct or oversee feasibility studies and preliminary cost estimates for civil works during the development phase
• Civil & structural risk analyses
• Support on civil & foundation design and reviews
Contract management
Bid preparations
Construction support
Transverse team
Health and Safety Compliance
Qualification and Experience
MSc Engineering or Equivalent
Pr Eng is advantageous
5 years renewable energy experience
8years professional experience