Department: Initiating Systems Operations / Projects

Reporting Line

Reports to: Project Manager – Initiating Systems
Works closely with: Project Governance, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and External Contractors.

Job Purpose

To provide civil and construction engineering leadership and project coordination for capital projects, ensuring the safe, compliant, cost-effective, and timely execution of civil infrastructure, structural, building, and earthworks projects from concept through commissioning and handover.

Key Accountabilities

1. Civil and Construction Engineering Support

• Provide technical leadership for civil, structural, concrete, earthworks, roads, drainage, buildings, and infrastructure projects.
• Review and verify civil and structural designs, specifications, drawings, and construction methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, and project requirements.

2. Construction Project Lifecycle Coordination

• Support feasibility studies, site investigations, and concept development.
• Coordinate detailed design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Manage contractor activities during construction and monitor quality, safety, cost, and schedule performance.
• Lead construction completion, commissioning support, punch-list closeout, and project handover.

3. Technical Documentation and Governance

Maintain and review:

• Project Charters
• Feasibility Studies
• Civil and Structural Design Reports
• Construction Drawings
• IFC (Issued for Construction) Documentation
• Geotechnical Reports
• Design Risk Assessments
• Management of Change (MOC) Documentation
• Contractor Quality Records
• Commissioning and Handover Documentation

Reinforce adherence to internal governance frameworks and external regulatory requirements, ensuring the Initiating Systems Project department remains audit-ready at all stages.

4. Compliance and Safety Assurance

Ensure all engineering and project activities comply with:

• Company governance procedures
• Safety regulations
• Environmental standards
• Engineering and explosives best practices

5. Risk Identification and Management

Proactively identify design, operability, and integration risks early in the project lifecycle. By flagging issues at the earliest possible stage, directly contribute to reducing costly rework, minimizing potential cost exposure, and preventing latent safety hazards. Escalate mitigation measures to project leadership promptly.

6. Stakeholder Coordination

Ensure alignment across project stakeholders.

Serve as the central technical point of contact to strengthen communication and coordination across the Nitrates Projects, Group Corporate Projects, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and external service providers to ensure seamless integration and alignment of all technical activities.

7. Project Reporting

Develop and manage clear, concise project lifecycle reports. Track technical progress against milestones, document key technical decisions, and proactively communicate risks, status, and recommendations to project leadership and key stakeholders.

8. Knowledge Management

Systematically capture and document technical knowledge, lessons learned, and "as-built" information throughout each project. This preserves critical in-house process engineering capability to support long-term operational sustainability and future optimisation efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Candidate Engineer/Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist) will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in civil engineering, construction, mining, industrial, manufacturing, petrochemical, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing civil contractors and construction activities.
• Experience in structural concrete, steel structures, bulk earthworks, roads, drainage, and building construction.
• Experience with project controls, contractor management, quality assurance, and construction safety.
• Experience coordinating multiple construction projects simultaneously.

Knowledge and Skills

Technical Skills:

• Civil Engineering Design Principles
• Structural Engineering Fundamentals
• Construction Management and Site Supervision
• Earthworks, Roads and Stormwater Design
• Concrete and Steel Structure Construction
• Geotechnical Investigation Interpretation
• Quantity Surveying and Cost Estimation
• Contract Administration (FIDIC, NEC, GCC)
• Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Risk Assessment and Construction Safety Management
• Technical Documentation Control and Governance
• Infrastructure Asset Management

Functional Competencies:

• Engineering Judgement
• Construction Coordination
• Contractor Management
• Technical Reporting
• Quality Management
• Project Governance and Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero major construction quality non-conformances.
• Adherence to construction schedules and budget targets.
• Successful contractor performance management.
• Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) on managed projects.
• Successful completion of civil works in accordance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Working Conditions

• Office-based project work with regular plant/site visits for inspections and meetings
• May require participation in plant shutdowns, commissioning activities, and project implementation phases, which could include work outside of normal hours.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Safety Leadership
• Integrity and Compliance
• Accountability
• Collaboration

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