Civil Engineer, Renewable EPC: Site & Design Lead

Seriti Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contribution

Performance bonus

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Seriti Group in Johannesburg seeks a senior civil engineer to manage civil design, interfaces and construction for major renewable energy projects. You will oversee budget, schedule, safety, compliance, and QA across the project lifecycle, ensuring design packages meet ERs and regulatory requirements.

The role requires leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, hands-on site guidance, risk management, and a focus on delivering high-quality civil works on time and within contract obligations.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering with at least 7 years on large construction projects.
• Experience in wind/solar/industrial EPC contexts is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of SA and international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated bid/tender evaluation and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage all civil design and contractual interfaces to ER specs.
• Lead site inspections, QA/QC and project witnessing.
• Prepare scope and participate in RFQs for civil studies.
• Oversee construction, commissioning, handover and warranty phases.
• Administer contract variations and payment certification.
• Collaborate with Electrical/Mechanical teams on interfaces and risk.

Skills

Civil design oversight

Project management

Interface management

Quality assurance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

BSc Eng or B.Eng in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Seriti Group in Johannesburg seeks a senior civil engineer to manage civil design, interfaces and construction for major renewable energy projects. You will oversee budget, schedule, safety, compliance, and QA across the project lifecycle, ensuring design packages meet ERs and regulatory requirements.

The role requires leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, hands-on site guidance, risk management, and a focus on delivering high-quality civil works on time and within contract obligations.