Remote Senior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Planning

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Influence infrastructure development

Health and wellness benefits

Home office allowance

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a focus on infrastructure planning for a fully remote role serving clients across South Africa, especially Bloemfontein. You will lead long-term master plans for transportation, water, and energy networks, conduct feasibility studies, and develop policies to support sustainable growth.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work independently on multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s in Urban Planning or Infrastructure Management desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience focusing on infrastructure planning and strategy.
• Experience leading complex planning projects and policy development.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple remote projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of infrastructure master plans and strategic planning documents for transport, water, and energy.
• Conduct feasibility studies, needs assessments, and cost-benefit analyses for infrastructure projects.
• Identify and assess risks and develop mitigation strategies for large-scale infrastructure.
• Develop policy recommendations and regulatory frameworks to support sustainable growth.
• Collaborate remotely with client teams, government bodies, and stakeholders to gather requirements and present findings.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and planning professionals across locations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Infrastructure planning

Feasibility studies

Policy development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Urban Planning or Infrastructure Management (desirable)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a focus on infrastructure planning to join their fully remote team, serving clients across South Africa, with a primary focus on projects originating from the Bloemfontein region. This role is critical in developing long-term strategies and master plans for essential infrastructure, including transportation, water, and energy networks. You will leverage your extensive expertise to conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and policy development, ensuring that future infrastructure development is sustainable, resilient, and meets community needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional seeking a remote-first environment where you can lead critical planning initiatives from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive infrastructure master plans and strategic planning documents for various sectors (transport, water, energy).
• Conduct feasibility studies, needs assessments, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed infrastructure projects.
• Identify and assess potential risks and challenges associated with large-scale infrastructure development and propose mitigation strategies.
• Develop policy recommendations and regulatory frameworks to support sustainable infrastructure growth and management.
• Collaborate remotely with diverse client teams, government bodies, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and present findings.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and planning professionals across different locations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; a Master's degree or equivalent in Urban Planning or Infrastructure Management is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering , with a significant focus on infrastructure planning and strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in leading complex planning projects and policy development.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple remote projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex information to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, reflecting senior-level expertise.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled work-life flexibility.
• Opportunity to influence major infrastructure development across the nation.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development resources.