Senior Project Engineer

About the role

The Senior Project Engineer ensures that projects are completed safely and meet their objectives through planning and scheduling, resource allocation, cost control, technical direction and compliance with quality standards and procedures. The role assists the Project Manager in overseeing operational management areas such as human resources, project planning, cost and time management, quality and contract administration, safety management, subcontract management, material procurement and system assembly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee projects from conception to completion, keeping them within schedule, budget and quality standards.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors to develop project plans, specifications and timelines.
• Supervise on-site activities, scheduling labour, materials and equipment.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, risks and issues and implement corrective actions.
• Carry out regular inspections and quality control checks against design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review contracts, change orders and progress reports.
• Communicate regularly with clients, stakeholders and project teams about status, milestones and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets and forecast expenses.
• Promote safety compliance and support HSE initiatives, incident reporting and resolution.

Required profile

• Professional degree in MMU (Mechanical, Metallurgical and Mining Engineering).
• Engineer registration (UPDA).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of construction principles, methods and materials.
• Proficiency in project management software for scheduling, budgeting and documentation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• ERP knowledge; SAP functional skills are required.