Principal Civil Engineer (Project Leader/Contracts Engineer)

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd.; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead transportation projects in Pretoria. The successful candidate will provide specialist engineering and project management services, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while mentoring junior staff and managing relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of management, technical, and practical experience.
• Proven familiarity with local and international standards and regulations.
• Deep knowledge of transportation discipline and other relevant disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and project management on transportation projects.
• Engage in continuous professional development and mentor team members.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships while managing project teams.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Excellent communication

Technical skills in transportation

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.Eng degree

Postgraduate qualification

Pr.Eng registration with ECSA

Job description

Job Advertisement: Principal Civil Engineer (Project Leader/Contracts Engineer)

Pretoria Office

Department: Transport

Contract Type: Permanent

To provide discipline-specific, specialist engineering and project management services to iX engineers and its clients, while pursuing the broader iX engineers' business goals, values, and vision.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Business Development and Support

• Build relationships with key clients to secure new business.
• Market transportation engineering capabilities nationally and internationally for the Pretoria location.
• Provide specialist technical transportation advice to clients and colleagues across Africa.

Internal Project Management, Health and Safety, Administration and Quality Management Procedures

• Ensure compliance with company procedures on project registration and risk analysis.
• Maintain an auditable trail during the full project lifecycle in accordance with quality procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements on-site and in the workplace.

Project Delivery

• Provide technical direction and project management on transportation projects, including roads, storm water, bridges, and multidisciplinary projects.
• Apply specialist knowledge in transportation master planning, road design, and evaluation of storm water projects and bridges.
• Prepare and review designs and reports internally and externally.
• Develop technical practices, specifications, and procedures.
• Facilitate tender processes from documentation to contractor appointment.
• Manage design, procurement, and construction phases of projects.
• Oversee the technical and financial execution of medium to large projects.
• Implement cost-saving and productivity initiatives.
• Manage project resources effectively.
• Assist with technical reviews and tender drafting across disciplines.
• Handle contract management activities, including legal considerations.

Training and Mentoring

• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain registration.
• Mentor and lead team members and candidate engineers/technologists/technicians.

Leadership and Relations

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Provide technical leadership and supervision on projects.
• Manage project teams to meet targets within budget and schedule.
• Assist in developing technical standards and templates.

Education, Language & Qualifications

• B.Eng degree, with a postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• At least 15 years of management, technical, and practical experience.
• Deep knowledge of transportation discipline and other relevant disciplines.
• Proven familiarity with local and international standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical skills in transportation and project management.
• Leadership capabilities in project and team management.