Remote Lead Civil Engineer - Global Infrastructure Projects

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible working hours

Home office setup stipend

Professional development budget

Company-provided technology

Global project exposure

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to drive large-scale infrastructure projects from a remote setting. You will oversee design, planning, and execution of roads, water, and sanitation initiatives with a distributed team across time zones.

The role requires a Master's in Civil Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and strong leadership with digital collaboration tools. ECSA registration is highly desirable; remote-first environment offers flexible hours and global project exposure.

Qualifications

• Master's in Civil Engineering or related field.
• ECSA registration is highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive civil infrastructure design and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and planning of diverse civil infrastructure projects remotely.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines with digital tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a dispersed team.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with standards and regs.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants via virtual platforms.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions for infrastructure challenges.
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation for remote delivery.
• Prepare and present project reports and technical documentation digitally.
• Stay current with advancements in civil engineering and digital collaboration.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Leadership

Civil infrastructure design

Stakeholder communication

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

ECSA registration desirable

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Zoom

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to drive large-scale infrastructure projects from a remote setting. You will oversee design, planning, and execution of roads, water, and sanitation initiatives with a distributed team across time zones.

The role requires a Master's in Civil Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and strong leadership with digital collaboration tools. ECSA registration is highly desirable; remote-first environment offers flexible hours and global project exposure.