Job Reference: /VAC/52443
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
My client is a major world leading International Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Thye are particulalry well known for their global Mining consulting work.They currenlty have a very exciting oppoertunity for an experienced Tailings design engieer to be based in there S.A offices, but with scope responsibility for there entire Africa business. This encompasses all types of Mining both open pit and undergorund.
The person MUST have a CIVIL ENGINEERING, or similar degree AND MUST be a chartered engineer either from SA or otherMajor Intl Body.
Client is willing to pay intl. relocation.
My client is seeking a Senior Geotechnical / Tailings Engineerto join the Ground Engineering Division within the Engineering Business Unit. This is a senior position in the consulting stream and is regarded as a professional person in the delivery of tailings design and geotechnical services in line with the Client's suite of engineering and mine waste products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Geotechnical / Tailings engineering onservices on projects in the mining and industrial applications.
Provide technical advice and consultancy on complex geotechnical issues to clients and internal staff.
Develop client relationship and build business.
Negotiateand review routine project contracts.
Build reputation as Technical Leader within the Tailings and Geotechnical Engineering profession.
Keep abreast of advancing technologies, methods and research & development.
Plan, develop schedules, coordinate and direct manpower on important engineering projects to meet completion deadlines.
Supervise, mentor, coordinate and review/evaluate activities carried out by junior engineers.
Prepare proposals and reports for clients
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Project Management and Technical Expertise
Continued development of key skills in Project Management
Participation in professional development activities
Continued professional development insupport of professional registration
People
Develop ownership culture
Be a mentor to the junior employees Promote and develop inter-region and inter-office collaboration and cooperation
Contribute towards a healthyteam mentality among peers
Work with management to deliver on Client's priorities
Business Development (Internal andexternal Clients)
Identify potential business opportunities / clients for Client services
Follow up and acton market trends and engineering development
Participate in the compilation of Engineering Business Unit Strategic Plan
Business Systems
Participate and promote Clients Africa's business systems
Participate in the developmentand implementation of engineering systems, tools, policies and protocols in line with Engineering Business Unit
Innovative andTechnical Excellence
Identify and implement opportunities to apply Client's engineering expertise
ImplementProjects that contain elements of the core Client's engineering expertise
Promote & develop new technical services and/or tools
Financial
Positive financial contribution
Execute projects in accordance with Clients financial target in terms of profitability
Manage debtors in accordance with Client targets
Health & Safety
Promote Health & Safety systems and program priorities
Act as and custodian of Clients Health and Safety best practice
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Relevant Degree in Civil engineering.
Professionally registered with ECSA (Min 10 years).
10 - 15 years' experience post-graduation preferably in a consulting firm with specific experiencein the design of waste facilities.
Industry: Engineering
Salary: US$80000 - US$130000 per annum + bonus
Salary Benefits: bonus
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Tailings Mining Geotechnical South Africa
Contact Name: Ben Walker
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