Remote Principal Civil Engineer: Roads & Highways Leader

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Training & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Civil Engineer (Roads & Highways) to lead major infrastructure initiatives from a remote location. You'll guide design, planning and execution, setting technical standards while mentoring teams across regions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Civil Engineering with a Transportation focus, Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA, and 12+ years in civil road/highway leadership, delivering multi-million Rand projects with excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a Transportation/Highways focus.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• 12+ years progressive civil engineering experience, 8+ years leading roads/highways.
• Proven track record in delivering multi-million Rand road projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, planning and execution of major road/highway projects.
• Develop and enforce geometric design standards and traffic management plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies, route analyses and environmental assessments.
• Manage budgets, schedules and resources for projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to civil/transportation engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and clients in a remote environment.
• Ensure compliance with SA and international engineering standards.
• Promote adoption of advanced technologies and sustainable practices.

Skills

Road design

Project leadership

Traffic engineering

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MXRoads

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Civil Engineer (Roads & Highways) to lead major infrastructure initiatives from a remote location. You'll guide design, planning and execution, setting technical standards while mentoring teams across regions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Civil Engineering with a Transportation focus, Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA, and 12+ years in civil road/highway leadership, delivering multi-million Rand projects with excellence.