Job Title: Associate Bridge Engineer

South Africa - Western Cape, Bellville

**Job Summary**

**Bridges Lead Responsibilities:**

+ Manages technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling

+ Manages discipline department staff (staff development and management)

+ Financial management, administration and control of projects.

+ Plans, controls, organises and manages complex projects.

+ Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule and oversees technical resources to meet requirements on large, complex projects

+ Project execution and ensuring that projects are undertaken to a quality management system, to high technical standards, within budget and programme

+ Provides specialised technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise

+ Approves and signs off on work

+ Leads in one or more areas of technology

+ Makes recommendations on alternate solutions to engineering problems

+ Prepares and presents technical reports, institutes changes in methods, designs or equipment

+ Conducts assignments in the engineering field

+ Business development - support or lead tender pursuits and/or proposals for roads and bridges projects.

+ Any other work, related to projects in the department, as directed by the Transportation Lead

**Personal Attributes:**

+ Committed and motivated individual

+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment

+ Strong written and oral communication skills

+ Strong business networking skills within the industry

+ Ability to multi-task - work on several projects simultaneously

+ Ability to plan, lead, support and execute work independently or within a multi-disciplinary project team environment

+ Passionate about skills development and mentoring of junior staff

**Additional information:**

+ Own reliable transport

+ Proficiency in industry-standard design and project management software

+ Although projects will predominantly be in South Africa, the candidate will need to demonstrate a willingness to undertake projects within Africa, while being based in the Bellville Office.

**Minimum Requirements**

+ Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in a Consulting Engineering environment, specialising in Bridges

+ Strong background in terms of Bridge design on major roads projects

+ Demonstrate suitable experience on National and Provincial projects (e.g. SANRAL and WCPG projects)

+ Experience in BIM, Revit and specialist design software for Bridge infrastructure design

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

+ Professionally registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa

+ Relevant Master's Degree in Civil Engineering will be preferred

**What We Offer**

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is

pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions

inclusion, diversity and overall

employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our

core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only

delivering a better world , but working to "make amazing happen" in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

**Job Category** Engineering - Structural

**Business Line** Transportation

**Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

**Country** South Africa

**Position Status** Full-Time

**Requisition/Vacancy No.** 215435BR

**Clearance Required** No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.