Civil Engineer/Technologist

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to lead design, planning and management of civil engineering projects. You will develop and review technical reports, specifications and drawings, ensuring compliance with industry standards and quality requirements.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling and coordinating resources across multidisciplinary teams. Site inspections and hands-on engineering support during construction are required, with travel to project sites as

Qualifications

• Lead the design, planning and management of civil engineering projects.
• Develop and review technical reports, specifications and engineering drawings.
• Ensure projects meet industry standards, regulations and quality requirements.
• Take ownership of budgets, timelines and project resources.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct site inspections and provide hands-on engineering support during construction.
• Bring innovative, practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning and management of civil engineering projects.
• Develop and review technical reports, specifications and engineering drawings.
• Ensure projects meet industry standards, regulations and quality requirements.
• Take ownership of budgets, timelines and project resources.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct site inspections and provide hands-on engineering support during construction.
• Bring innovative, practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Civil design principles

Infrastructure project experience

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

5+ years experience

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer/Technologist with ECSA

Tools

Engineering design software

Project management software

Job description

Job Description:

• Lead the design, planning and management of civil engineering projects
• Develop and review technical reports, specifications and engineering drawings
• Ensure projects meet industry standards, regulations and quality requirements
• Take ownership of budgets, timelines and project resources
• Work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct site inspections and provide hands‑on engineering support during construction
• Bring innovative, practical solutions to complex engineering challenges

Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering design principles and practices
• Experience across infrastructure, roads, water, stormwater or municipal projects
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design and project management software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision‑making skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while keeping deadlines on track
• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant civil engineering experience
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required

Qualification:

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering
• Professionally Registered Engineer/ Technologist with ECSA

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered