Contracts Engineer (PrEng) - Cape Town

Our client, a prominent consulting engineering firm, is looking for an experienced Contracts Engineer (PrEng) to play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be ready to hit the ground running and act as the Employer’s Agent.

• Administer construction contracts across infrastructure projects in accordance with industry standards.

• Fulfill the formal duties and responsibilities of the Employer’s Agent on site and project levels.

• Oversee contract compliance, variations, claims, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

• Monitor project delivery to ensure quality, timeline, and budgetary alignment.

• Manage relationships and communications between clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng).

• Minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience.

• Proven experience in administering construction contracts..

• Demonstrated experience acting as the Employer’s Agent on infrastructure projects

• Ability to start ASAP.

• Preferably resident in Cape Town.

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of standard engineering contracts (e.g., GCC, FIDIC, NEC).

• Strong contract administration and legal compliance expertise.

• Project governance and dispute resolution.

• Technical leadership and decision-making.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please apply online or email your CV to ***email_hidden***

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, then please consider your application unsuccessful.