Lead Municipal Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid) – Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Civil Engineer to lead design and project management of municipal and private infrastructure in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will oversee water, sanitation, roads and stormwater, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong client engagement.

The role blends site and office duties within a hybrid work setup, and includes mentoring junior engineers and guiding multi-disciplinary teams through concept to construction.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in municipal infrastructure.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams and managing complex projects.
• Expert knowledge of water, sanitation, roads, and stormwater design principles.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and SA municipal procurement processes.
• Proven client relationship and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong leadership, communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning of municipal infrastructure projects such as water, sanitation, roads, and storm drainage.
• Manage project lifecycles from conceptualization through construction supervision.
• Conduct feasibility studies, option assessments and detailed design work.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and tender documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS, by-laws and environmental legislation.
• Manage budgets, timelines and resources effectively.
• Act as primary contact for clients, government agencies and stakeholders.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technicians.
• Perform quality control checks and conduct site visits for inspections.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Report writing

Site supervision

Education

Master's in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Civil Engineer to lead design and project management of municipal and private infrastructure in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will oversee water, sanitation, roads and stormwater, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong client engagement.

The role blends site and office duties within a hybrid work setup, and includes mentoring junior engineers and guiding multi-disciplinary teams through concept to construction.