Materials Engineer

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:

• 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 1^st January 2019.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers