Remote Lead Civil Engineer - Municipal Infrastructure

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive executive-level salary

Fully remote with flexible hours

Professional development budget

Equity or significant bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer for a fully remote role servicing municipal projects in South Africa, particularly in Mahikeng, North West region. You will guide design teams, ensure technical excellence, and coordinate with clients and authorities.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Civil Engineering, Pr Eng registration with ECSA, and 12+ years leading municipal infrastructure projects. Remote leadership and sustainable engineering focus are essential.

Formación

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• At least 12 years of experience in civil engineering with municipal focus.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams and projects.
• Strong knowledge of water, wastewater, stormwater, and road design.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and delivery of municipal civil infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical guidance to project engineers and staff.
• Oversee engineering designs, plans and contract documents.
• Manage schedules, budgets and resources.
• Liaise with municipal clients and authorities to ensure project success.
• Conduct QA reviews of design deliverables.
• Develop project management strategies for complex municipal projects.
• Ensure designs meet South African standards and client requirements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Remote team leadership

Negotiation

Educación

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Herramientas

Civil design software

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking engineering consultancy specializing in municipal and public works projects, is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to join their fully remote workforce. This senior position will involve leading the design and delivery of critical infrastructure projects such as water reticulation, sewer networks, stormwater management, and road upgrades, with a focus on supporting municipalities within the Mahikeng, North West region and other areas. You will guide project teams, ensure technical excellence, and liaise with municipal stakeholders. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned civil engineer to leverage their expertise in a remote capacity and contribute significantly to public infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of municipal civil infrastructure projects, including water, sanitation, roads, and stormwater.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to project engineers and technical staff.
• Oversee the preparation of engineering designs, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Liaise with municipal clients, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of design deliverables.
• Develop and implement project management strategies for complex municipal projects.
• Ensure designs meet all relevant South African standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Contribute to business development efforts and proposal preparation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in civil engineering, with a significant focus on municipal infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and projects.
• Extensive knowledge of water, wastewater, stormwater, and road design principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in relevant design and project management software.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and lead a remote team effectively.
• Must be able to support projects for clients in or near Mahikeng, North West , while operating remotely.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable engineering solutions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary.
• Full remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous professional development budget and support for advanced training.
• Opportunity to lead impactful and essential public infrastructure projects.
• A collaborative and results-driven virtual work culture.
• Potential for equity or significant bonuses based on company and project performance.