Civil Project Engineer

DRA Global; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DRA Global is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to lead civil engineering packages on mining and mineral processing projects from concept through execution, commissioning and handover. You will drive design, procurement, construction and handover as part of a multidisciplinary EPCM team.

The role requires leading project teams with strong technical and commercial acumen, a willingness to travel to project sites and a track record in delivering complex civil works within mining sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5–10 years Civil Engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years project engineering/project delivery experience.
• EPCM experience within mining/mineral processing/heavy industrial sectors.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) or progress towards registration.
• Strong project management, leadership and commercial contractual management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience delivering civil engineering packages from concept through handover.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• PMP certification and underground mining project experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering packages from concept through handover.
• Deliver mining and mineral processing projects.
• Provide technical leadership across full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

EPCM experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel readiness

PrEng progress

Contractual management

Mining/ Mineral processing

PMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Build the Infrastructure Behind the World's Leading Mining Projects

From mine infrastructure and process plants to world-class mining developments, DRA Global delivers the projects that keep the industry moving. We're looking for a Civil Project Engineer ready to lead complex engineering packages and deliver mining and mineral processing projects from concept through execution, commissioning and handover.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary EPCM team, you'll provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, overseeing the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover of civil engineering works, structures and associated infrastructure. You'll collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technically challenging projects while ensuring exceptional standards of safety, quality and project execution.

This opportunity is suited to an accomplished Civil Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, leading project teams and delivering world-class mining projects.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5-10 years' Civil Engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years' project engineering/project delivery experience.
• Proven EPCM experience within the mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial sectors.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) or demonstrable progress towards professional registration.
• Strong technical engineering expertise with excellent project management, leadership and commercial contractual management skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering civil engineering packages from concept through execution, commissioning and handover.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• PMP certification and underground mining project experience will be advantageous.

Join one of the mining industry's leading EPCM companies and help deliver engineering solutions that leave a lasting impact across Africa and beyond.