Civil Site Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Site allowances

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a practical Civil Site Engineer to join our project team in Upington, Northern Cape. This on-site role focuses on supervising construction activities, ensuring designs are implemented safely and efficiently, and delivering infrastructure projects in a developing region.

You will oversee quality control, coordinate with subcontractors, and apply health, safety, and environmental standards, with a minimum of 3 years site experience and a B.Eng or ND in Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) or National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of site engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of safety, QA procedures, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction activities on civil sites.
• Ensure work conforms to plans, specs and quality standards.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental protocols on site.
• Perform quality control checks on materials and workmanship.
• Resolve on-site technical issues and conflicts.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and project team.

Skills

Site supervision

Reading drawings

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

B.Eng Civil

ND Civil Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a practical and hands-on Civil Site Engineer to join their project team in Upington . This role is crucial for the successful execution of construction projects on-site, ensuring that engineering designs are implemented correctly, safely, and efficiently. You will be responsible for supervising construction activities, managing quality control, solving on-site challenges, and ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications. This position offers a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys fieldwork and wants to be directly involved in the tangible delivery of infrastructure projects in a region undergoing significant development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily construction activities on civil engineering sites.
• Ensure that all construction work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Implement and enforce strict health, safety, and environmental protocols on site.
• Conduct quality control checks on materials and workmanship, documenting results.
• Resolve technical issues and conflicts that arise during the construction phase.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and the project management team to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) or National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Site Engineer or in a similar construction-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and project management principles.
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and quality assurance procedures.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills for on-site challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential site-specific allowances.
• Permanent position with standard employment benefits including medical aid and provident fund.
• Opportunity to gain extensive hands-on experience on diverse civil engineering projects.
• Supportive team environment focused on project delivery and safety.
• Be part of impactful projects shaping the infrastructure of the Northern Cape region.