Assistant Resident Engineer – Roads

About the role

Surbana Jurong is looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) to support the Mtentu Bridge project in Port Edward, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on contract administration, quality control, and site supervision for road construction works.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with contract administration and review construction drawings.
• Manage contractor queries by coordinating with designers.
• Inspect works, review test results and ensure quality control.
• Prepare and update cost estimates and progress reports.
• Maintain site administration records in SMEC’s quality management system.
• Take minutes at technical and site meetings and liaise with clients and contractors.
• Monitor programme schedules, contract budgets and handle claims and variation orders.
• Support stakeholder engagement and close‑out activities, including environmental management reporting.

Required profile

• B.Sc. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering (or equivalent); PR. Eng. advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years of experience on road and construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of major conditions of contract, especially General Conditions of Contract 2015.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a high‑visibility infrastructure project.
• Collaborative, diverse workplace that values talent and teamwork.