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List of some major projects that I have worked on:
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Menziwobuhle M.C. Zulu

Co. Meath

Summary

Detail-oriented Civil Engineering Technologist/Senior Site Engineer with 5 years in construction and 3 years in government. Delivers comprehensive site management and engineering support, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications. Manages RFI, material approvals, and health and safety compliance, while overseeing project execution from planning to delivery. Promotes safety and communication, maintaining quality assurance and cost control throughout all phases.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Snr Site Engineer/Jnr Project Manager

Hubert McLoughlin Plant hire and Construction (HML-Ireland)
Dublin
01.2024 - Current
  • Supervised groundwork, civil engineering, and concrete frame contractors, maintaining compliance with project timelines and standards.
  • Conducted thorough site inspections to assess compliance with project specifications and safety regulations. and resolve technical issues.
  • Monitored construction progress to ensure alignment with the approved project timeline and specifications. in accordance with approved program.
  • Led setting-out process for subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
  • Coordinated site drawings, facilitating accurate interpretation for construction teams.
  • Conduct site inspections and oversee structural concrete works.
  • Work closely with the site management team to monitor progress and address any technical issues.
  • Oversee and monitor quality control across subcontractor works.
  • Ensure that construction work meets the required standards and specifications.
  • Submitted Requests for Information (RFI) to clarify project details and resolve ambiguities. (Request For information) & MARS (Material Approval Requests).

Engineering Technologist

KZN Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
02.2021 - 12.2023
  • Conduct engineering designs & drafting of drawings on AutoCAD, Civil Designer and Model Maker.
  • Managed projects and contracts for initiatives under King Cethshwayo District (DARD office), ensuring compliance with regulations and stakeholder requirements.
  • Engaged stakeholders, providing technical advice to contractors and senior engineers to facilitate project progression and resolve issues.
  • Designed 50 Sow Piggyry structures, 3000 layer houses, dip tanks, 500 capacity feedlots, and irrigation systems, contributing to comprehensive project development in agriculture and municipal services.
  • Provided urgent technical instructions to ensure timely project execution.
  • Site Surveying using Dumpy level, Total station and Rover R10LT
  • Writing professional Reports.

Junior Site Engineer

CapeCON Construction
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Executed reinforced concrete works to ensure structural integrity and durability.
  • Executed general excavations and managed materials to prepare sites for construction, facilitating efficient project progress.
  • Supervised site staff to ensure effective project execution and adherence to schedules.
  • Monitored health and safety protocols on site to maintain compliance and promote a safe working environment.
  • Measured quantities of materials for construction projects to ensure accuracy in estimates.
  • Conducted land surveying to establish property boundaries and topographical features.

Junior Site Engineer

Power Construction
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Supervision of Pile foundation
  • Management of foundations for bridge abutments
  • Oversaw bulk earthworks to prepare site for construction, ensuring compliance with project specifications
  • Supervised layer works and surface sealing (asphalt) to ensure quality and safety standards.
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control
  • Supervision of Health and Safety on site
  • Management of the erection of Mechanically Stabilized Earth walls
  • Managed team of 14 to ensure project milestones were met and quality standards upheld
  • Land Surveying and Setting out

Education

Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering

Cape Peninsula of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
01-2021

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Cape Peninsula of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
01-2019

National Senior Certificate -

Eshowe High School
Eshowe, South Africa
01-2009

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Civil Designer Software
  • Civil 3D
  • Total station surveying
  • Setting out
  • Site management
  • Construction site management
  • Project coordination
  • Quality assurance
  • Civil works
  • Stakeholder management
  • Microsoft Office Package
  • Prokon – Structural Analysis

Referees

  • Juliano, Mahl, Snr Engineer (HML Construction), +353 83 030 8816
  • Victor, Faustina, Snr Engineer (HML Construction), +353 83 108 8835
  • Aaron, Kerlin, Project Manager (HML Construction), +353 87 718 2548
  • Bhekani, Mhlongo, Snr Eng. Tech (KZN DARD), 082 330 3813

List of some major projects that I have worked on:

  • Ballycoolin-Ellipse Unit 3 and North-west Business Park Unit J, Park Development was developing land and constructing 60 000 sq. ft of high-grade logistic space. The unit will have a generous 45 m yard depth, 6 dock levellers and accommodate 14.6m clear internal heights. It will achieve LEED Go9ld certification as well as EU Taxonomy alignment. As a Snr Site Engineer my role is as follows:, Perform Setting out, Interpret construction drawings, Perform site supervision and team management., Concrete Quality Assurance, Monitor and enforce health and safety on site, Perform Pre-Pour inspections., Perform post-pour checks., Compile QA reports to be submitted to Irish water and to be filed
  • Calmount, Apex hub- Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 6, Park Developments Limited is developing a plot of land by constructing several commercial warehouses to be sold to potential investors. The site consisted of construction of warehouses with civil works such as Foul/sewer line, Surface/ Storm water line, watermain, landscaping, road surfacing with hardscaping. As a Site Engineer my role is as follows:, Perform Setting out, Interpret construction drawings, Perform site supervision and team management., Concrete Quality Assurance, Monitor and enforce health and safety on site, Perform Pre-Pour inspections., Perform post-pour checks., Compile QA reports to be submitted to Irish water and to be filed
  • The Glen Phase 1 and 4 Cabinetely Residential Scheme – HML Construction, Park Developments Limited is developing a plot of land by constructing a 33-unit apartment block which consists of a parking basement, 3x 3-bedroom ICF Duplexes and 15 double story 2-to-3-bedroom houses. The site consisted of civil works such as Foul/sewer line, Surface/ Storm water line, watermain, landscaping, road surfacing with hardscaping. The site is situated in Druids Glen, Cabinteely, Dublin. As a Site Engineer my role is as follows:, Perform Setting out, Interpret construction drawings, Perform site supervision and team management., Concrete Quality Assurance, Monitor and enforce health and safety on site, Perform Pre-Pour inspections., Perform post-pour checks., Compile QA reports to be submitted to Irish water and to be filed
  • Glencairn Gates Block 1 Apartments- HML Construction, Park Developments Ltd was developing land by constructing a 41-unit apartment block with 5 top floor penthouses and basement parking. I was involved in the construction of phase 5, 4 x 2-bedroom housing units as well. This included civil services as well such as electrical services, surface water and foul/sewer services. The site is situated in Leopardstown way in Dublin 18. As an Engineering Technologist my role was as follows:, Perform Setting out and Surveying., Interpret Construction drawings, Monitor Health and Safety., Perform Quality control and quality assurance., Prepare snag reports., Perform post-pour checks., Populate as-builds.
  • Various Projects for KZN DARD, The Agricultural Development services contacted the Engineering services of the KZN DARD Engineering section with the assistance of project supervision of the installation of a new sewer line in the King Cethshwayo District office in Eshowe. As an Engineering Technologist my role was as follows:, To measure the area of the site in Hectares. Measure the perimeter in meters. And write a professional report., Modify the Departmental standardized 50 Sow piggyry unit drawing to meet the budget., Compile specifications and Bill of Quantities for the drilling and equipping of a borehole. Compile specifications and Bill of Quantities for the piggyry units, Steel structure portal frames, fully galvanized barbed wire + bonnox perimeter fence, storeroom with ablution facility and septic tank., Perform contracts management, Daily Site inspection and writing of payment certificates., Project administration by maintaining project records in accordance to departmental quality systems.
  • Construction of Residential Apartments in Belhar (Cape Town) – CapeCON Construction, The Belhar (Pocket 13) Residential apartments were designed and drawn by SVA Architects (Pty) Ltd and the client was Calgro M3 Developments (Pty) Ltd. The facility is a mix-use facility is 4 storeys high and boats of 308 walkup units 2 bedrooms & one bedroom units. The belhar lofts consists of 356 sectional title units, apartments and lofts of varying sizes between 32-81 m². As a Junior Site Engineer my role was:, Perform site clearance and removal of topsoil., Liaise with Tri-star construction (Main contractor), Ensure that designs and drawings were followed correctly, Monitor Health and Safety protocols on site, Manage all foundation excavations on site and stabilization of all foundations on site., Management of reinforced concrete work on site., Management of site personnel.
  • Malmesbury N7 Road Upgrade – Power Construction, The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) saw the need to upgrade the N7 road from Cape Town to Mooresburg. The Road and Bridges were designed and drawn by AECOM and Power construction was responsible for the construction of the road between Abbotsdale and Mooresburg. It was an R 505 Million project. The consisted of a improvement between km 4.8 and 52.27 and the improvement of the 3.9 Km Voortrekker Road interchange As a Junior Site Engineer my role was as follows:, Measure Quantities., Manage and execute Bulk Earthworks., Storm water pipe laying, Layer works, Management of site personnel, Management of plant, Preparing and writing site diaries for Snr site engineers, Performing and stabilizing bridge abutment foundations, Installation/Erection of Mechanically stabilized Earth Walls., Project Management

Further Information:

Registered with ECSA as Candidate Engineering Technician but Can Register as an Engineering Technologist

Short Courses Attended/Completed

  • Supervise Health & Safety on a Construction Project (2017)
  • Risk assessment (2017)
  • Conduct an investigation into workplace incidents (2017)
  • Legal Guideline (2017)
  • General Conditions of Contracts (2021)
  • Joint Building Construction Committee-Contracts (2021)
  • Introduction to Project Management (2021)
  • Design of Irrigation systems and Earth dams (2021)

Timeline

Snr Site Engineer/Jnr Project Manager

Hubert McLoughlin Plant hire and Construction (HML-Ireland)
01.2024 - Current

Engineering Technologist

KZN Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
02.2021 - 12.2023

Junior Site Engineer

CapeCON Construction
07.2020 - 01.2021

Junior Site Engineer

Power Construction
01.2017 - 12.2019

Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering

Cape Peninsula of Technology

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Cape Peninsula of Technology

National Senior Certificate -

Eshowe High School
Menziwobuhle M.C. Zulu