Job Description
Overview
SMEC is a professional services firm that provides high- quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects. SMEC has the following opportunity within Tanzania.
Materials Engineer
SMEC is looking for a qualified and experienced Materials Engineer who will ensure the quality of all materials to be incorporated in the works of a road/infrastructure contract and that the completed works conform to the contract specifications.
Duties
The duties of the engineer will entail:
- General supervision of works;
- Overseeing laboratory and field testing of the contractor’s work;
- Quality control;
- Preparing the Quality Control Plan as part of the supervision manual;
- Transferring knowledge;
- Preparation of project soils/materials reports upon completion of the works; and
- Other duties as directed by the Resident Engineer.
The Selection Criteria:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of experience in supervision of road/infrastructure contracts as a materials/geotechnical engineer. He/she will have:
ajira- A BSc. Degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent and should be registered with the relevant professional bodies.
- Post-graduate qualifications in geotechnical/ highway/civil engineering will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of ten years’ post-qualification working experience in the relevant field.
- At least three years’ experience as a Materials Engineer for infrastructure projects.
- The Materials Engineer should have worked as a materials engineer in at least two construction supervision transport projects in the last five years.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners, and our communities.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter and your curriculum vitae to proctan@smec.com by 1st January 2019.
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers