undertake technical and feasibility studies and site investigations;
develop detailed designs
assess the potential risks of specific projects, as well as undertake risk management in specialist roles
supervise tendering procedures and put together proposals;
manage, supervise and visit contractors on site and advise on civil engineering issues;
communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues and architects, subcontractors, contracting civil engineers, consultants, co-workers and clients;
think both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems;
manage change, as the client may change their mind about the design, and ensure relevant parties are notified of changes in the project;
lead teams of other engineers, perhaps from other organizations or firms;
compile, check and approve reports;
review and approve project drawings;
use computer-aided design (CAD) packages for designing projects;
undertake complex and repetitive calculations;
schedule material and equipment purchases and delivery;
attend public meetings to discuss projects, especially in a senior role;
adopt all relevant requirements around issues such as building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, good manufacturing practices and safety on all work assignments;
ensure that a project runs smoothly and that the structure is completed on time and within budget;
correct any project deficiencies that affect production, quality and safety requirements before final evaluation and project reviews.
Required Skills:
technical competence
strong numeracy and IT skills
excellent communication and team-working skills
ability to work to budgets and deadlines
knowledge of relevant building legislation
attention to detail, combined with the ability to oversee large projects
