Coastal & Marine Civil Engineer - Lead Projects

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and travel allowances

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to lead and deliver coastal and marine infrastructure projects in East London. You will supervise design and construction of breakwaters, jetties, quays, seawalls, and pipelines, applying hydraulics and coastal engineering principles.

The role requires Pr Eng registration with ECSA and at least 7 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and client liaison skills for a dynamic coastal environment in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering; coastal/maritime focus.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• 7+ years of coastal/marine civil engineering experience.
• Experience in maritime structures design and coastal protection required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and management of coastal and marine civil projects.
• Develop detailed designs for breakwaters, jetties, quays, seawalls, and pipelines.
• Conduct hydraulic and hydrodynamic modeling for waves, tides, and sedimentation.
• Prepare reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with maritime standards, environmental regs, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with clients, port authorities, government agencies, and contractors.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring quality and adherence to designs.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources; conduct site investigations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical expertise.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering (Coastal/Maritime)

Tools

Delft3D

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to lead and deliver coastal and marine infrastructure projects in East London. You will supervise design and construction of breakwaters, jetties, quays, seawalls, and pipelines, applying hydraulics and coastal engineering principles.

The role requires Pr Eng registration with ECSA and at least 7 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and client liaison skills for a dynamic coastal environment in the Eastern Cape.