Senior Site Engineer: Lead Civil Projects & Teams

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Site Engineer in Welkom, Free State, to lead on-site civil engineering operations on major infrastructure projects. You will oversee engineering activities, ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery, and coordinate with project managers, architects, subcontractors, and regulators.

The role requires a minimum of 8 years' progressive site engineering and project management experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years of site engineering and project management experience.
• Experience managing large-scale civil projects (infrastructure/buildings/mining).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Project.
• ECSA registration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all daily on-site engineering activities, ensuring timelines and specs are met.
• Implement and enforce stringent quality control throughout construction.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations on site.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site inspections and mitigate potential risks.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and promote continuous improvement.
• Oversee equipment use and material utilization.
• Prepare technical reports and progress updates.
• Liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil engineering

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Site Engineer in Welkom, Free State, to lead on-site civil engineering operations on major infrastructure projects. You will oversee engineering activities, ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery, and coordinate with project managers, architects, subcontractors, and regulators.

The role requires a minimum of 8 years' progressive site engineering and project management experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Project.