Senior Engineer Role at Hatch in Johannesburg – Apply Now

🔎 Job Details

📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
🏢 Company: Hatch
🧾 Requisition ID: 96230
🗂 Job Category: Procurement / Contract Administration
📄 Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 Months)

About Hatch

Hatch is a global engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm with over 65 years of experience across mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors. With more than 10,000 professionals in 150 countries, Hatch is committed to creating a better world through positive, sustainable change.

The company is known for delivering safe, innovative, and practical solutions by combining global expertise with strong local execution. Hatch fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture where technical excellence, integrity, and long-term partnerships are core values.

This role sits within Hatch’s Project Delivery Group (PDG), a world-class team responsible for delivering complex engineering and infrastructure projects using industry-leading governance, systems, and methodologies.

Role Overview

The Senior Contracts Engineer will provide senior-level contract administration and commercial support to the Resident Engineers (REs), Chief Resident Engineer (CRE), and the Engineer / Project Manager. Reporting directly to the Resident Engineer, the role is critical to ensuring construction contracts are administered accurately, fairly, and in full compliance with contractual obligations.

This is a site-based resident role, with limited rotation and rest (R&R limited to one weekend per month). The position requires strong technical, contractual, and stakeholder coordination skills within a live construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with the applicable Conditions of Contract

• Interpret contract provisions and support the adjudication of contractor claims

• Coordinate with design, supervision, and engineering teams to ensure timely issue of construction drawings

• Liaise with Quantity Surveyors to ensure accurate measurement and verification of quantities

• Evaluate and recommend approval of contractor financial submissions, including monthly payment certificates

• Review contractor claims and entitlements in consultation with project stakeholders

• Support technical teams by reviewing contractor submissions such as programmes, method statements, designs, and manuals

• Assess the need for variations and coordinate their issuance in line with agreed procedures

• Assist with drafting and issuing written instructions to contractors

• Coordinate and formalise quality control documentation and contract records

• Ensure proper maintenance of construction supervision records, progress reports, and site data

• Evaluate subcontracting requests and provide recommendations for consent

• Contribute to reporting on progress, cost control, cash flow forecasts, and contractor performance

• Liaise regularly with the Employer, Contractor, and external parties on contractual and technical matters

• Support dispute resolution processes up to amicable settlement stages

• Assist the FIDIC Engineer with claim acknowledgements and initial responses

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline

• Extensive experience in senior contract administration roles on construction or infrastructure projects

• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC or similar international contract frameworks

• Proven experience operating in site-based, resident engineer environments

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced contract interpretation and administration skills

• Strong financial and commercial evaluation capability

• Excellent stakeholder coordination and communication skills

• High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline

• Ability to work under pressure within live construction environments

• Strong problem-solving and dispute resolution skills

• Ethical, professional, and methodical approach to work

Why Join Hatch

• Work alongside highly experienced engineering and project delivery professionals

• Contribute to impactful infrastructure and engineering projects

• Access long-term professional development opportunities

• Be part of a globally respected, values-driven organisation

• Collaborate within a diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environment

CV Tips

• Clearly highlight experience with FIDIC or equivalent contract frameworks

• Demonstrate hands-on involvement in claims, variations, and payment certification

• Showcase experience working on live construction or infrastructure sites

• Emphasise stakeholder management and dispute resolution exposure

• Include examples of financial and commercial decision-making responsibility

Company Policy

Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable local legislation.