Lead Civil Design Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Training & certifications

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will spearhead civil design across projects, guiding engineers and drafters to produce high-quality solutions while ensuring constructability and compliance.

The role emphasizes mentoring, technical leadership, and collaboration with PMs and architects. Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree, PrEng registration with ECSA, and 8+ years of experience in civil design, with strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PrEng registration with ECSA is essential.
• ≥8 years of civil design engineering experience with leadership.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of civil design engineers and technicians.
• Oversee detailed civil designs, drawings and specifications.
• Ensure design quality, constructability and standards compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects and other disciplines.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to resolve design challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in civil design technology.

Skills

Leadership

Team communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PrEng registration with ECSA

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a highly experienced Lead Civil Design Engineer for a fully remote position. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the civil design aspects of diverse projects, guiding a team of talented engineers and drafters to produce cutting-edge designs. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the technical integrity, constructability, and efficiency of all design solutions. This position is ideal for a seasoned design professional who thrives in a collaborative remote setting and is passionate about mentoring a team while driving innovative design excellence across significant development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of civil design engineers and technicians.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed civil engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure design quality, constructability, and compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other disciplines to achieve integrated design solutions.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to resolve complex design challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in civil design technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is essential.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil design engineering, with proven leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of site development, grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other relevant design software.
• Excellent team leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.
• Company-sponsored training and certification programs.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture fostering innovation.