PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL / INDUSTRIAL)

Milton Resourcing; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Secunda seeks a Senior Civil Engineer with over 10 years of experience in civil and structural engineering, particularly in the industrial and Oil & Gas sectors. This role requires leadership in engineering projects, overseeing technical and commercial delivery, and effective client and stakeholder engagement. Candidates must hold a BEng/BSc/BTech in Civil Engineering along with ECSA registration. Strong communication skills and a solution-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in civil / structural engineering.
• Strong structural steel experience and industrial / Oil & Gas project exposure.
• South African ID.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects.
• Oversee technical and commercial delivery.
• Ensure projects meet scope, cost, and timelines.
• Review designs and engineering reports.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Solution-driven Mindset

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering

ECSA Registration (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng)

Job description

Join a well-established engineering organisation to lead and deliver large-scale industrial projects. Ideal for a senior professional with strong experience in civil and structural engineering within industrial / Oil & Gas environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering
• ECSA Registration (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng)
• 10+ years’ experience in civil / structural engineering
• Strong structural steel experienceIndustrial / Oil & Gas project exposure
• South African ID

Key Experience

• Structural steel design & analysis
• Industrial project experience
• Project planning & execution
• Managing engineering teams
• Client & stakeholder engagement

Role Overview

• Lead and manage engineering projects
• Oversee technical and commercial delivery
• Ensure projects meet scope, cost, and timelines
• Review designs and engineering reports
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and teams

Important Fit

• Strong leadership and accountability
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Solution-driven mindset