Assistant Engineer

Location: PROJECTS, FBC BUILDING SOCIETY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the above named position that has arisen at Projects, FBC Building Society.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Formulating periodic project schedules for use by site teams to direct them on tasks to be undertaken on a weekly/monthly basis
• Interpreting all technical drawings and ensuring adherence to such on implementation.
• Ensuring that all projects/construction is done as per agreed project timelines through close monitoring of progress.
• Anticipating any delays in project construction and coming up with recommendations to avoid such delays where feasible.
• Allocating resources and ensuring that required resources are on site in time to prevent any delays.
• Assessing and ascertaining all materials to ensure that they meet prescribed quality standards.
• Undertaking all process quality checks in accordance with the management plan and ensuring that all relevant checklists are duly completed and properly documented and filed.
• Ensuring Legislative compliance where applicable e.g. NSSA, Municipalities etc.
• Carrying out all process quality checks as per management plan and ensuring relevant checklists are completed and filed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB

• BSc Civil Engineering from a recognized University
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Building and Civil Engineering environment and exposure to construction of buildings and civil works.
• Graduate Membership of Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Knowledge of best practice construction technologies

• Accuracy in setting out and interpretation of technical specifications
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Thorough knowledge of quality of building materials.
• Effective communicator.
• Ability to work under immense pressure to meet set deadlines.
• Computer literacy skills in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Project an advantage.