Job Description

The company

Alstef Group designs, integrates, and supports automated turnkey solutions for the airport, intralogistics and parcel handling markets

. Its mission is to create intelligent solutions that not only meet the needs of its customers, but also provide them with the long-term benefits of a tailor-made automated system that is eco-designed, efficient, scalable and innovative.



With a local presence in sixteen countries and a wide range of systems installed across five continents,

Alstef Group is a force to be reckoned with in the materials handling industries on a global scale.

We stand firmly committed to delivering excellence, both to our 950 dedicated employees and to our valued customers.

Post description

Review and understand the estimate and scope of work.

Review and agree budgets with the Project Team

Manage allocated projects so that established budget for each project is met and the margin is protected and

maintained/enhanced.

Support to Project Engineer for monthly claims to the client and payments from the client are made in accordance with the time frames detailed in the contract.

Proactively manage purchase orders on site, controlling usage and expenditure

Implement project systems and processes in accordance with the Project Management Manual

Develop an accurate and detailed project schedule that is realistic and can be completed within the time.

Regularly monitor project site performance against a detailed project plan and make the necessary decisions/changes to ensure the project does not fall behind schedule.

Oversee management of the operational and resource requirements for the project site including the timely

ordering of all products, material and other resources required on site.

Identify changes to the project that constitute variations. Such changes may result from scope of work additions instructed by the client or changes to the project as a result of action by others. Ensure robust and credible claims that are contractually compliant are presented to the client to cover the cost incurred by such changes plus margin.

Ensure written contract instructions are obtained for all verbal variations instructed.

Ensure project documentation meets statutory, company and operational requirements

Coordinate the design teams (Electrical, Mechanical and Software) and manufacturing facility

Communicate effectively with consultants, subcontractors and Suppliers.

Facilitate an environment of trust, openness, integrity and honesty, and prevent conflict or contractual issues arising; or resolve by mediation or negotiation.

Make commercially prudent subcontractor or supplier selections without compromising project quality and safety requirements.

Ensure subcontractor and supplier letting is made in accordance with Company guidelines.

Be knowledgeable of the terms and conditions of the Head Contract and subcontractor and supplier contracts including clarifications and exclusions and authorise approved payments.

Attend regular meetings with all relevant contractors and consultants and provide project progress reports.

Actively participate in health and safety matters.

Implement Project Safety Plan

Lead by example and promote a proactive health and safety conscious culture.

Ensure project team follows Alstef' s Health and Safety systems and policies including all subcontractors.

Profile required

Knowledge and Experience


Minimum of five years' relevant experience in site installation and supervision of BHS Proven experience in negotiation and conflict management Proven delivery of project outcomes with contractual documentation Working knowledge of contractual and commercial issues Sound working knowledge of installation scheduling and planning.
Education/Training/Licences etc


Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering, ITI with Electrical installation sound experience
Miscellaneous


* Must be able to travel frequently for extended periods; this is essential to successful performance in the role.