Structural Engineer / Senior-City of Harare 292 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above mentioned vacancy in the Town Planning Division of the Department of Works in City of Harare

POSITION : STRUCTURAL ENGINEER/SENIOR

GRADE : 8 / 7

REPORTING TO : CITY ARCHITECT

LOCATION : CLEVELAND HOUSE

DEPARTMENT : WORKS

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for providing Structural Engineering services, advice, recommendations and guidance to contractors and Council User Departments to ensure high standards of infrastructure development.

Duties And Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Produces structural designs and drawings

• Supervises and trains junior staff.

• Carries out site inspections and supervises contractors on site.

• Evaluates payment certificates on structural work done by contractors.

• Inspects Council buildings and oversees repairs and maintenance works.

• Liaises with other technical sections.

• Advises the City Architect on structural engineering issues.

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications And Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Degree in Structural Engineering or Equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Design and Project Management.

• Should have undergone a structured graduate trainee program with a reputable organisation.

• Membership of the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers or Equivalent is an added advantage.

• A clean class 4 Driver’s Licence an added advantage.

DESIRED COMPETENCES

• Ability to manage stakeholders / Contractors

• Critical thinking and paying attention to detail.

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work in a team

CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS