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Form of workAbout the Company
Meinhardt is a global multi-disciplinary engineering and technical services consulting company. We specialise in the areas of Property and Buildings, Land Development, Infrastructure, Environmental Services, and Mining and Resources.
About the Role
This role involves providing discipline-specific technical input in all facets of projects from the initial client inquiry through to the completion of the project, including co-ordination with other disciplines, liaison with clients, associated consultants, local authorities, statutory bodies, production of design deliverables, site inspections, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of documentation for project works using standard drafting procedures, practices and undertake basic structural designs, and drafting using computer-aided design equipment and software. Sketches and engineering mark-ups are completed in accordance with national drafting standards and manager’s instructions.
- Provide technical and administrative support to the manager and/or Project Leader by way of performing engineering calculations, reports, discipline tender, and construction documentation in accordance with Meinhardt standards, building codes, and legislative requirements.
- Provide timely and accurate expertise and advice on matters relating to engineering elements of relevant standards and acts and provide best value solutions to the team.
- Undertake appraisal of engineering designs, and the correctness of certification documents lodged in connection with building applications while following established procedures and documentation standards.
- Liaise with engineers, project teams, authorities, and clients (where applicable) and assist in maintaining client relationships while ensuring that attendance at weekly resource meetings, and regular feedback/project status updates are given to Project Leaders.
- Prepare project reporting and ensure projects meet agreed timelines and fees/budgets and input into project reports is satisfactorily completed within timelines set.
- Co-ordinate with sub-consultants and integrate them with work as required by the team or Project Leader. Ensure that the team or Project Leader is kept informed of any progress or when sub-consultants’ information is not being provided in a timely manner.
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of tender submissions, proposals, and similar consulting proposals in accordance with Meinhardt’s quality standards and are submitted on time.
Skills & Experience
- Detailed knowledge of relevant authority and relevant design standards and practices with emphasis on successful delivery of discipline projects, including identifying project risks, problem solving, communicating issues, and delivering solutions.
- Formal tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or a closely related discipline is required as well as industry experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of and ability to apply sustainable and cost-effective principles and solutions.
- Strong data analysis, interpretation, and data presentation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in the preparation of technical reports.
- Membership (or eligibility to be Member) of a relevant national or international accreditation body.
- Registration (or eligibility to be registered) in relevant state’s professional engineer register for the building/construction industry (if required).
- Ability to work both within a team environment and with minimal supervision.
Culture
Our employees work in an environment where initiative is encouraged, and excellence is rewarded. We believe that an innovative and enquiring approach is the best way to address our clients' challenges. Help us shape your region and engineer the world.
