Principal Civil Engineer - Lead, Innovate & Mentor (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Access to advanced technology

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead and shape critical civil projects in Gauteng, with flexibility for remote or hybrid work from Sandton. You will drive design excellence, mentor teams, and set strategic directions for infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires a PhD/Master’s in Civil Engineering, 15+ years of deep experience, and a Pr Eng designation, plus a track record of influencing technical direction and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Civil Engineering with a relevant specialization.
• 15+ years of extensive civil engineering experience with leadership.
• Pr Eng designation is mandatory and proven senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical authority on complex civil projects.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions and adopt new tech.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers.
• Lead peer reviews and quality assurance for major projects.
• Contribute to strategic planning, business development, and client management.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Civil engineering

Project management

Technical guidance

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead and shape critical civil projects in Gauteng, with flexibility for remote or hybrid work from Sandton. You will drive design excellence, mentor teams, and set strategic directions for infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires a PhD/Master’s in Civil Engineering, 15+ years of deep experience, and a Pr Eng designation, plus a track record of influencing technical direction and project outcomes.