Remote Lead Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Water & Roads)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings plans

Continuous professional development

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Infrastructure Engineer to head projects from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, delivering water, wastewater, stormwater, and road designs. You will lead teams, mentor juniors, and serve as the main technical contact with clients and authorities.

This role focuses on delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions in the Durban community, overseeing the full project lifecycle, and ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in civil infrastructure design and project management.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA is required.
• Experience in municipal infrastructure design (water, wastewater, stormwater).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of civil infrastructure projects (water, sewer, stormwater, roads).
• Oversee project lifecycle from conceptualization to construction and commissioning.
• Manage project teams, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Develop detailed designs, specifications, drawings, and tender documents using relevant software.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and environmental impact analyses.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and standards.
• Liaise with clients, municipal authorities, contractors, and other consultants.
• Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support throughout project phases.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering technical excellence.
• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, and construction methods.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Infrastructure Engineer to head projects from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, delivering water, wastewater, stormwater, and road designs. You will lead teams, mentor juniors, and serve as the main technical contact with clients and authorities.

This role focuses on delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions in the Durban community, overseeing the full project lifecycle, and ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.