Professional Civil Engineer– Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer in Johannesburg to lead major civil infrastructure projects from planning through delivery.

The role requires 15+ years in design, supervision, and contract documentation, plus Pr Eng registration with ECSA. Strong Civil 3D skills and EPWP project management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Civil Engineering and Pr Eng with ECSA.
• 15+ years’ experience in civil design, site supervision, and contract documentation.
• Experience managing Expanded Public Works type projects (EPWP).
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and municipal infrastructure design.
• Experience with roads, sewerage, water, and stormwater systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as a Senior Design Engineer.
• Oversee project inception, costing, and feasibility studies.
• Compile and review technical and project reports.
• Oversee project staff in draughting, design, and detailing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Review and sign off project designs and drawings.
• Prepare budgets and manage project finances.
• Draft contract documentation, technical specifications, and monitor construction contracts.
• Drive client engagement, tendering, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technicians, technologists, and engineers.
• Assist with staff resource management and training within the division.

Skills

Project leadership

Civil design expertise

Roads & utilities design

Civil 3D proficiency

Contract documentation

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

Professional Registration (Pr Eng) with ECSA

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a leading engineering team in Johannesburg. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled professional to take on a senior technical and leadership role in the planning, design, and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years’ experience in design, site supervision, and contract documentation across civil engineering projects.
• Professional Registration (Pr Eng) with ECSA.
• At least 3 years’ experience in managing Expanded Public Works type projects.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure design.

• Strong technical knowledge in roads, sewerage, water, and stormwater systems.
• Advanced civil design capability, especially in complex projects

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects as a Senior Design Engineer.
• Manage project inception, costing, and feasibility studies.
• Compile and review technical and project reports.
• Oversee project staff in draughting, design, and detailing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Review and sign off project designs and drawings.
• Prepare budgets and manage project finances.
• Draft contract documentation, technical specifications, and monitor construction contracts.
• Drive client engagement, tendering, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technicians, technologists, and engineers.
• Assist with staff resource management and training within the division.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.