Civil Engineering - Department Head

SUMMARY:
Looking for a Civil Engineering - Department Head which will be based in Randburg.

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the Civil Engineering Department
• Plan, design, oversee and manage various rail projects in particular the Civil Engineering Discipline
• Understand railway / roads engineering i.t.o. alignments, track geometry and layer works
• Co-ordinate with clients
• Identify the need for and Appoint Sub-consultants e.g. Geotechnical Specialists and Surveyors.
• Review and approve technical designs
• Develop specifications, technical and financial aspects of tender documents and contracts
• Write-up for tender purposes
• Ensure compliance to all relevant railway standards and regulations
• Perform project / contract management where needed
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary projects within R&H Rail
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
• Willing to travel nationally and internationally from time to time

• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer / Professional Technologist
• B Sc / B-Tech Degree in Civil Engineering. A Masters degree in Transportation will be beneficial
• 15 years of relevant post education relevant experience in engineering discipline and prior transit and rail experience
• Experience with private - and parastatal rail projects
• Experience working with AutoCAD / Civil 3D
• Strong understanding of South African requirements for project implementation

• Self-management
• Taking ownership
• Team Leader
• Team player and open minded
• Initiative
• Confidentiality
• Establish and maintain high ethics and a culture of Integrity, Honesty and Professionalism