Civil Engineer - Durban - Commercial Development

Hire Resolve; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking a highly experienced Civil Engineer to join their Durban team in KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires professional registration with ECSA and 8–10 years of post-qualification experience on commercial development projects.

You will manage civil engineering projects from inception to completion, conduct site inspections, liaise with contractors and clients, ensure compliance with standards, and oversee budgets, timelines, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
• Degree in Civil Engineering (BSc/BEng/BTech) or equivalent.
• 8–10 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in commercial development projects.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct site inspections and liaise with contractors and clients.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and regulations.
• Prepare and review engineering designs, drawings, and documentation.
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship where required.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Coordination

Technical skills

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Engineer
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Experience: 8–10 years
Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

A well-established engineering firm is seeking an experienced and independently driven Civil Engineer to join their team in Durban. The ideal candidate will be professionally registered with ECSA and possess extensive experience in commercial development projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng
• BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 8–10 years post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in managing commercial development projects
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision
• Strong technical and project management skills
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage civil engineering projects from inception to completion
• Conduct site inspections and liaise with contractors and clients
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and regulations
• Prepare and review engineering designs, drawings, and documentation
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship where required