Remote Senior Environmental Civil Engineer - EIA & EMP Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Work from anywhere in SA

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Civil Engineer to lead EIAs and environmental planning for infrastructure across South Africa. This remote-first role emphasizes independent work, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement from any location.

You will mentor junior staff, manage multiple complex projects, and collaborate with regulators, clients, and project teams to deliver sustainable engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Environmental Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng or P.Dip (or eligible).
• A minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in environmental engineering focusing on EIAs and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and monitoring programs.
• Conduct baseline studies including water quality, soil contamination, and biodiversity assessments.
• Evaluate environmental impacts and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with SA environmental legislation including NEMA.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and project teams.
• Provide expert environmental engineering advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals and presentations.
• Mentor junior environmental scientists and engineers.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes relevant to civil engineering projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Autonomy

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)

Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng or P.Dip)

Tools

GIS

Environmental modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Civil Engineer to lead EIAs and environmental planning for infrastructure across South Africa. This remote-first role emphasizes independent work, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement from any location.

You will mentor junior staff, manage multiple complex projects, and collaborate with regulators, clients, and project teams to deliver sustainable engineering solutions.