Remote Senior Infrastructure Architect & Project Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary & bonus potential

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation policy

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Senior Infrastructure Engineer to drive strategic planning and technical oversight of nationwide infrastructure development projects. Operating entirely remotely, you will lead a distributed team of engineers and specialists from conception through delivery, ensuring high quality and on-time results.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in infrastructure engineering, strong remote leadership, and BIM/design software expertise, with a deep understanding of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering with project leadership.
• Experience managing remote teams on large-scale projects.
• Proficiency with infrastructure design software, project management tools, and BIM.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and development of major infrastructure projects (transportation, utilities, public works).
• Mentor and lead a remote team of civil and infrastructure engineers.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for distributed teams.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders across locations.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions and optimize remote project delivery.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Infrastructure design

Civil engineering

BIM

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Senior Infrastructure Engineer to drive strategic planning and technical oversight of nationwide infrastructure development projects. Operating entirely remotely, you will lead a distributed team of engineers and specialists from conception through delivery, ensuring high quality and on-time results.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in infrastructure engineering, strong remote leadership, and BIM/design software expertise, with a deep understanding of