Contracts Engineer (PrEng) - Cape Town

Shift Pursuit Pty Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape

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Introduction

Our client, a prominent consulting engineering firm, is looking for an experienced Contracts Engineer (PrEng) to play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be ready to hit the ground running and act as the Employer’s Agent.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Administer construction contracts across infrastructure projects in accordance with industry standards.
  • Fulfill the formal duties and responsibilities of the Employer’s Agent on site and project levels.
  • Oversee contract compliance, variations, claims, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Monitor project delivery to ensure quality, timeline, and budgetary alignment.
  • Manage relationships and communications between clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

  • ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng).
  • Minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience.
  • Proven experience in administering construction contracts..
  • Demonstrated experience acting as the Employer’s Agent on infrastructure projects
  • Ability to start ASAP.
  • Preferably resident in Cape Town.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • In-depth knowledge of standard engineering contracts (e.g., GCC, FIDIC, NEC).
  • Strong contract administration and legal compliance expertise.
  • Project governance and dispute resolution.
  • Technical leadership and decision-making.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Interested?

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please apply online or email your CV to engineering.jobs@shiftpursuit.co.za

Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, then please consider your application unsuccessful.

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