Deadline of this Job: 23 November 2022
Primary Purpose of the Position
• The general role of the Technical Principal (Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist) for the Hydropower and Dams Function in the Africa Division is to provide technical guidance, leadership and support to the Dam and Hydropower business across the Division profit centre by:
• Provide discipline specific technical leadership and mentoring for the proposed position.
• Supervising and mentoring of staff as well as allocation of tasks and managing the team.
• Ensure all deliverables are properly managed and suitable quality management processes and procedures are implemented.
• Supporting and implementing the strategic actions and business plans.
• Support technical, commercial, and financial delivery of projects in the Division.
• Support and initiate business development strategies necessary for growing the Dams & Hydropower function within Africa.
• Support the broader company initiatives relating to the geotechnical engineering support and expertise.
• When required, manage Dams and Hydropower opportunities in the division, including EOI and proposal preparation.
• Support the Dams & Hydropower function in respect of optimizing financial performance, reviewing and managing project manpower requirements, deliverables, and expenditure; and
Key Responsibilities
• As directed by the Function Manager: Dams & Hydropower function - Africa:
• Maintain a high standard of technical support and delivery on projects.
• Ensure tasks and projects are delivered to required specifications as well as agreed timeframes.
• Ensure that quality control measures are maintained, such as project deliverables are reviewed internally at appropriate stages of all infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that all Infrastructure projects are subjected to regular technical audits.
• Share the marketing intelligence with other Divisions Liaise with Regional Managers and other Divisions to ensure appropriate skills are incorporated into multi-discipline and/or shared teams; and
• Coordinate with Regional Managers and other Divisions to optimize resource utilization.
• Maintain an understanding of latest design software as well as design technologies and ensure that the Dams and Hydropower team is trained as well as up to date on the latest technology for implementation on projects
Primary Purpose of the Position
• The general role of the Technical Principal (Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist) for the Hydropower and Dams Function in the Africa Division is to provide technical guidance, leadership and support to the Dam and Hydropower business across the Division profit centre by:
• Provide discipline specific technical leadership and mentoring for the proposed position.
• Supervising and mentoring of staff as well as allocation of tasks and managing the team.
• Ensure all deliverables are properly managed and suitable quality management processes and procedures are implemented.
• Supporting and implementing the strategic actions and business plans.
• Support technical, commercial, and financial delivery of projects in the Division.
• Support and initiate business development strategies necessary for growing the Dams & Hydropower function within Africa.
• Support the broader company initiatives relating to the geotechnical engineering support and expertise.
• When required, manage Dams and Hydropower opportunities in the division, including EOI and proposal preparation.
• Support the Dams & Hydropower function in respect of optimizing financial performance, reviewing and managing project manpower requirements, deliverables, and expenditure; and
Key Responsibilities
• As directed by the Function Manager: Dams & Hydropower function - Africa:
• Maintain a high standard of technical support and delivery on projects.
• Ensure tasks and projects are delivered to required specifications as well as agreed timeframes.
• Ensure that quality control measures are maintained, such as project deliverables are reviewed internally at appropriate stages of all infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that all Infrastructure projects are subjected to regular technical audits.
• Share the marketing intelligence with other Divisions Liaise with Regional Managers and other Divisions to ensure appropriate skills are incorporated into multi-discipline and/or shared teams; and
• Coordinate with Regional Managers and other Divisions to optimize resource utilization.
• Maintain an understanding of latest design software as well as design technologies and ensure that the Dams and Hydropower team is trained as well as up to date on the latest technology for implementation on projects
Deadline of this Job: 23 November 2022
Key Responsibilities
• As directed by the Function Manager: Dams & Hydropower function - Africa:
• Maintain a high standard of technical support and delivery on projects.
• Ensure tasks and projects are delivered to required specifications as well as agreed timeframes.
• Ensure that quality control measures are maintained, such as project deliverables are reviewed internally at appropriate stages of all infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that all Infrastructure projects are subjected to regular technical audits.
• Share the marketing intelligence with other Divisions Liaise with Regional Managers and other Divisions to ensure appropriate skills are incorporated in to multi-discipline and/or shared teams; and
• Coordinate with Regional Managers and other Divisions to optimize resource utilization.
• Maintain an understanding of latest design software as well as design technologies and ensure that the Dams and Hydropower team is trained as well as up to date on the latest technology for implementation on projects
• Market SMEC’s Dams and Hydropower sector with clients and prospective clients by collaborating with the Regional Managers in each management centre.
• Responsible for ensuring that technical reports/proposals for Infrastructure projects are responsive to the client’s requirements and/or Terms of Reference
• Prepare financial proposals with sufficient budgets (fees and expenses) to facilitate the technical delivery of the projects ta minimum acceptable standard, including provisions of Quality Assurance, technical audits and peer reviews, as appropriate.
• Monitor prospective work opportunities, engaging with clients and stakeholders to identify project requirements and ensure that SMEC’s capabilities and track record are recognized before the project(s) are advertised.
• Monitor submitted proposals, ensure that feedback is obtained and used productively to improve future proposals/submissions
• Responsible for ensuring quality, time, and cost control throughout project delivery; including acting as or appointing Project Directors for Infrastructure projects.
• Prepare status reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as specified in the BMS; and
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Functional Manager Dams & Hydropower function.
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Key Responsibilities
• As directed by the Function Manager: Dams & Hydropower function - Africa:
• Maintain a high standard of technical support and delivery on projects.
• Ensure tasks and projects are delivered to required specifications as well as agreed timeframes.
• Ensure that quality control measures are maintained, such as project deliverables are reviewed internally at appropriate stages of all infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that all Infrastructure projects are subjected to regular technical audits.
• Share the marketing intelligence with other Divisions Liaise with Regional Managers and other Divisions to ensure appropriate skills are incorporated in to multi-discipline and/or shared teams; and
• Coordinate with Regional Managers and other Divisions to optimize resource utilization.
• Maintain an understanding of latest design software as well as design technologies and ensure that the Dams and Hydropower team is trained as well as up to date on the latest technology for implementation on projects
• Market SMEC’s Dams and Hydropower sector with clients and prospective clients by collaborating with the Regional Managers in each management centre.
• Responsible for ensuring that technical reports/proposals for Infrastructure projects are responsive to the client’s requirements and/or Terms of Reference
• Prepare financial proposals with sufficient budgets (fees and expenses) to facilitate the technical delivery of the projects ta minimum acceptable standard, including provisions of Quality Assurance, technical audits and peer reviews, as appropriate.
• Monitor prospective work opportunities, engaging with clients and stakeholders to identify project requirements and ensure that SMEC’s capabilities and track record are recognized before the project(s) are advertised.
• Monitor submitted proposals, ensure that feedback is obtained and used productively to improve future proposals/submissions
• Responsible for ensuring quality, time, and cost control throughout project delivery; including acting as or appointing Project Directors for Infrastructure projects.
• Prepare status reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as specified in the BMS; and
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Functional Manager Dams & Hydropower function.
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