Civil Site Engineer: Infrastructure Projects & Growth

Placements24

East London

On-site

ZAR 650,000 - 950,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Professional development
Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Site Engineer for a civil construction role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will oversee on-site engineering activities, ensure work aligns with designs, and maintain quality and safety standards.

The role involves coordinating with project managers, foremen, and subcontractors, with a focus on delivering major infrastructure projects and upholding engineering excellence throughout the region.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist with ECSA.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ civil construction site engineering experience.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and construction plans.
  • Sound knowledge of construction methods, materials, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage daily on-site engineering operations and construction activities.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and plans for accurate execution.
  • Perform quality control checks to meet required standards.
  • Manage site resources including labour, materials, and equipment.
  • Assist in preparing method statements, risk assessments, and schedules.
  • Coordinate with project managers, foremen, subcontractors, and clients to resolve issues.
  • Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations on site.

Skills

Site supervision
Reading drawings
Problem solving
Safety compliance
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Site Engineer for a civil construction role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will oversee on-site engineering activities, ensure work aligns with designs, and maintain quality and safety standards.

The role involves coordinating with project managers, foremen, and subcontractors, with a focus on delivering major infrastructure projects and upholding engineering excellence throughout the region.

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