Remote Senior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Planning & Policy

Placements24; Richards Bay; À distance; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Remote work

Online training

Leadership opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on infrastructure planning, policy development, and strategic project oversight, operating entirely remotely.

You will advise clients and government bodies on infrastructure strategies, contributing to impactful projects shaping communities and economies. This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated professional to leverage expertise from anywhere within South Africa or

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with significant exposure to infrastructure planning, policy, and strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and evaluating infrastructure projects of national or regional significance.
• Proven ability to conduct complex policy analysis and prepare persuasive reports.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools and collaboration platforms for remote work.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple complex tasks effectively in a remote environment.

Responsabilités

• Develop and analyze long-term infrastructure plans and strategies for public and private sector clients.
• Conduct policy research and impact assessments related to infrastructure development and environmental sustainability.
• Provide expert technical advice on project feasibility, design standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate virtual stakeholder consultations and workshops to gather input and build consensus.
• Prepare high-level reports, policy briefs, and strategic recommendations for senior management and government officials.
• Oversee the technical aspects of diverse infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and best practices.
• Mentor junior remote team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Stay current with global trends in civil engineering, urban planning, and sustainable infrastructure.

Formation

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field

PhD (a plus)

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking engineering consultancy with a global reach, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join their dedicated remote team. This position focuses on infrastructure planning, policy development, and strategic project oversight, operating entirely remotely. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects, coupled with a strong understanding of policy implications and sustainable development practices. You will play a crucial role in advising clients and government bodies on infrastructure strategies, contributing to impactful projects that shape communities and economies. This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated professional to leverage their skills in a fully remote setting, influencing infrastructure development from anywhere within the country (or internationally, depending on specific project needs), and contributing to significant advancements in the field of civil engineering. The role requires a proactive individual adept at virtual collaboration and independent work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze long-term infrastructure plans and strategies for public and private sector clients.
• Conduct policy research and impact assessments related to infrastructure development and environmental sustainability.
• Provide expert technical advice on project feasibility, design standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate virtual stakeholder consultations and workshops to gather input and build consensus.
• Prepare high-level reports, policy briefs, and strategic recommendations for senior management and government officials.
• Oversee the technical aspects of diverse infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and best practices.
• Mentor junior remote team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Stay current with global trends in civil engineering, urban planning, and sustainable infrastructure.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field. A PhD is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with significant exposure to infrastructure planning, policy, and strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and evaluating infrastructure projects of national or regional significance.
• Proven ability to conduct complex policy analysis and prepare persuasive reports.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools and collaboration platforms for remote work.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple complex tasks effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits including medical aid and provident fund contributions, and the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Our client invests heavily in remote employee development, providing access to online training, virtual conferences, and leadership opportunities.
• You will be part of an innovative and collaborative global team, working on impactful projects that make a real difference.
• We support a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to integrate your professional goals with your personal life seamlessly.
• This role provides the unique advantage of contributing to significant infrastructure advancements without the need for geographical relocation.