Graduate Civil Engineer
GAP Recruitment Agency · Bloemfontein, Free State · Negotiable
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Our client is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their project delivery team and gain hands-on experience across water infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified Civil Engineer who is technically minded, enjoys a combination of office-based engineering and site work, and is looking to build strong project management capabilities while progressing towards ECSA professional registration.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support during project implementation, including site inspections, material verification and quality assurance.
- Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with engineering standards and client specifications.
- Prepare technical inspection reports, site notes and corrective-action recommendations.
- Analyse water consumption, flow and pressure data to identify performance issues and savings opportunities.
- Develop spreadsheets, calculations and models to support engineering and financial decision-making.
- Assist with progress reports, completion reports and project documentation.
- Assist in preparing technical sections of tenders, proposals and expressions of interest.
- Research potential project opportunities and provide technical input.
- Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and basic designs for proposals.
- Contribute to presentations and business cases for new projects.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering
- Recent graduate or up to 2 years' relevant experience
- Registered as, or intending to register as, an ECSA Candidate Engineer/Technologist
- Valid driver's licence
- Strong Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills
- Strong technical writing and reporting ability
- Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a project team
Package & Remuneration
One year Fixed Term contract