Group Leader - Civil Engineering

Hire Resolve; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Group Leader - Civil Engineer to establish and grow a civil engineering team in Secunda, Mpumalanga. Responsibilities include leading design and quality assurance, managing contracts, and identifying business opportunities. Candidates must hold a B Eng or BSc Eng degree and have at least eight years of relevant experience along with strong leadership skills. The position offers salary negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in civil engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• Experience in multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering team to deliver design and quality assurance.
• Develop and implement work procedures in line with ISO 9000.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities from clients.

Skills

Leadership and organizational skills

Interpersonal relations

Market services

Knowledge sharing

Self-discipline

Education

B Eng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering

Job description

Position

Our client is looking for a Group Leader - Civil Engineer for their team in Secunda, Mpumalanga.

Overview

The Civil Engineering Group Leader will be responsible for establishing, building, and growing a civil engineering team that performs design to support company projects and provides quality assurance on designs from external companies. The leader will also support procurement and construction during project execution, develop work procedures in accordance with ISO 9000, and grow business opportunities from existing and potential clients, managing the unit as a profit centre with full accountability for success and growth.

The group leader will quantify requirements and establish term contracts with key clients. They will be responsible for the productivity of the group in terms of finances, contract management, technical integrity, schedule, and customer service. The leader leads by example, ensuring their contribution is both a financial asset and respected by the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering team to deliver design and quality assurance for EPC/EPCM projects.
• Develop and implement work procedures in line with ISO 9000 and existing corporate culture.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities from clients.
• Quantify requirements and negotiate term contracts with key clients.
• Manage productivity, finances, contract management, technical integrity, schedule, and customer service.
• Maintain a calm and collected leadership style, avoiding prejudice and ensuring respect within the team.
• Operate office‑based in Secunda.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B Eng or BSc Eng degree in Civil Engineering with at least eight years of relevant experience.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer in good standing.
• Experience in detailed engineering on multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM projects.
• Experience in detailed design and engineering of civil structures and foundations in the petro‑chemical industry or similar, with hands‑on experience or proper exposure to manufacturing of own designs.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, able to manage the financial wellbeing and morale of the business unit.
• Good interpersonal relations and ability to market services.
• Affinity for sharing knowledge and developing young employees.
• Dynamic awareness of economic and business trends.
• Organized and self‑disciplined.
• Valid driver’s licence with own transport.

Benefits

• Salary negotiable.