Construction Civil Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Project bonuses

Hands-on site experience

Career advancement

Impact on local infrastructure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a hands-on Construction Civil Engineer to join our client on-site in the North West province. The role focuses on applying engineering principles during construction, overseeing site works, ensuring quality control, and coordinating with the design team to resolve on-site challenges.

With 3–5 years of civil construction experience, you will manage subcontractors, resources, and daily site records while adhering to South African regulations and safety protocols to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of experience in civil construction or site engineering.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and quality control procedures.
• Knowledge of South African construction regulations and safety protocols (e.g., OHS Act).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure on-site.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day construction activities on civil engineering sites.
• Ensure all construction work complies with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Conduct quality control inspections and testing of materials and workmanship.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and design team to address site issues.
• Manage site resources, including equipment and labour, to optimize productivity.
• Maintain site records, including daily reports, progress updates, and safety logs.

Skills

Site supervision

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Revit

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a hands‑on Construction Civil Engineer to join their team on-site. This role focuses on the practical application of engineering principles during the construction phase of various civil projects. You will be responsible for overseeing site works, ensuring quality control, managing subcontractors, and coordinating with the design team to resolve on-site challenges. This position is crucial for the successful and safe execution of projects in the North West province .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day construction activities on civil engineering sites.
• Ensure all construction work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Conduct quality control inspections and testing of materials and workmanship.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and the design team to address site issues and queries.
• Manage site resources, including equipment and labour, to optimize productivity.
• Maintain site records, including daily reports, progress updates, and safety logs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in civil construction or site engineering.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and quality control procedures.
• Knowledge of South African construction regulations and safety protocols (e.g., OHS Act).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure on-site.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project bonuses.
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience on significant civil construction projects .
• Supportive site management and team structure.
• Potential for career advancement within the construction sector.
• Direct contribution to the development of local infrastructure.