Project Engineer - Facilities & Infrastructure

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Retirement savings plan

Challenging infrastructure projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Engineer to manage the design, execution, and oversight of facilities and infrastructure projects in the Soweto region, Gauteng. You will coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to meet scope, budget, and timelines.

The role requires a civil engineering degree and at least 5 years of project engineering/management experience, with strong budgeting, scheduling, and contractor performance skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in project engineering/management with facilities/infrastructure.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and contractor performance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to coordinate diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of infrastructure projects from planning to construction.
• Develop scopes, specifications, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee contractors to ensure safety, timeliness, and quality.
• Prepare status reports on progress, risks, and finances.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Project Engineer to manage the design, execution, and oversight of facilities and infrastructure projects within their operational footprint in the Soweto region. This role is crucial for ensuring the successful delivery of projects, from conception through to completion, meeting scope, budget, and timeline requirements. You will coordinate with internal teams, external contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects align with company standards and objectives. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, a solid understanding of engineering principles, and a commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions that support the company's operations in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects, including planning, design, procurement, and construction.


• Develop detailed project scopes, specifications, budgets, and schedules.


• Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to required quality standards.


• Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and technical reviews for proposed projects.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.


• Prepare project status reports, including progress, risks, and financial updates for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering or management, specifically with facilities and infrastructure projects.


• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets, schedules, and contractor performance.


• Strong understanding of engineering design principles and construction methodologies.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to coordinate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project completion bonuses.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional development and project diversification.


• Retirement savings plan.


• A challenging role contributing to the development of essential company infrastructure.