Job Description

Oasis is looking for a highly analytical Engineer, responsible for designing safe; economic and functioning structures meeting the requirements, to join its Property division. The successful candidate will have knowledge of estimating, planning and controlling the costs associated with a project, and will work closely with the Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers within the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspecting properties to check conditions/foundations.
• Obtaining planning and/or building regulations approval.
• Selecting appropriate construction materials and provide technical advice.
• Making sure sites meet legal guidelines, and health and safety requirements.
• Analysing configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structures.
• Considering the strength of various materials, e.g. concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design.
• Liaising with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction.
• Examining structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure.
• Making drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors.
• Liaising with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound.
• Applying expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures.
• Using computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.
• Giving progress reports to and HOD Property.
• You will investigate both the immediate loads and demands on the structure, as well as any likely future changes, and ensuring a structure is designed to withstand those loads.

Desired Qualification & Experience

• BTec/ B.Sc degree / Diploma in Building Science, Building Management or Construction Management
• Certificate in Project Management is advantageous
• Knowledge of applicable municipal laws, regulations and processes
• Sound mathematical and technical skills including physics
• 6-10 years of experience
• Basic proficiency in win QS and AutoCAD applications
• Extensive experience in commercial/industrial and retail development on an end-to-end basis
• Ability to work extended hours during project implementation phases
• Excellent document management skills
• Proficient in multi-tasking and simultaneously administering a number of high-value project
• Registration with SACPCMP is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of MS Project is required to ensure that a detailed project plan is prepared for each project
• Knowledge and experience in Western Cape market is a prerequisite

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