JOB DETAILS:

Position Reports to:
Project Director, Zanzibar Urban Roads Rehabilitation and Improvement Project

Primary Purpose of Position:

Highway Engineer on the Zanzibar Urban Roads Rehabilitation & Improvement Project responsible for geometric design (preliminary and detailed design) of roads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the technical delivery of transport infrastructure design projects as assigned by the Project Director or Design Manager
• Geometric design of roads and ancillary infrastructure
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of quality management plans for the project, and adhere to all Design Management guidelines as per the SMEC BMS
• Interact with other disciplines to ensure harmonious interface of all components on projects assigned
• Liaise with Project Director, Design Manager, Technical Principal and Project Manager to ensure projects run efficiently
• Mentor and train junior engineers in the spirit of knowledge transfer
• Other duties as assigned to meet the requirements of the function and company in general

Key Performance Indicators
• Production of all deliverables to a high-quality standard
• Production of all deliverables within the required timescales and budget
• Fruitful collaboration in/with diverse project teams
• Effective liaison with the Employer, The Engineer, The EPC Contractor (SMEC’s client) and SMEC’s wider design team
• Flexibility, adaptability and responsiveness to dynamic project environment and client requirements

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• 6 – 7 years’ experience consulting environment in East Africa as a Highway Engineer
• Extensive knowledge and experience designing major structures
• Knowledge of Tanzanian Highway Design Standards and Specifications
• Extensive knowledge of Highway Design Software
• Project Management skills
• Understanding of international consulting and construction business
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)
• Excellent spoken and written English

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to proctan@smec.com