Civil Engineering Technologist

Communicate Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a professionally registered Civil Engineer/Technologist to lead design, planning and management of civil infrastructure projects from concept through construction. You will drive technical excellence and coordinate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality outcomes.

You will develop technical reports, specifications and drawings, ensure compliance with industry standards, manage budgets and timelines, and provide hands-on site

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant civil engineering experience.
• Professionally registered Engineer/Technologist with ECSA.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

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 engineering design

Infrastructure projects

Engineering software

Analytical problem solving

Stakeholder management

Multi-project juggling

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering

ECSA-registered Engineer/Technologist

Job description

Brief Description

Ready to take the lead on exciting civil infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a professionally registered Civil Engineer/ Technologist who is passionate about design, problem solving and delivering quality projects.

Join a dynamic team where your technical expertise will make a real impact from concept and design right through to construction and completion.

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 license and willingness to travel to project sites when required

Qualification

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