Resident Engineer (Roads) - Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consulting firm in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Resident Engineer to manage and oversee major National Roads infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate must possess a BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering, must be professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng, and have at least 10 years of post-graduate experience in national roads projects. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with designs and specifications, as well as supervising the construction process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience, with substantial exposure to national roads projects.
• Proven experience as a Resident Engineer or in a similar senior site-based consulting role.
• Strong knowledge of COLTO, and relevant standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• On-site management, supervision, and administration of construction works.
• Ensure project delivery in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng)

Job description

Resident Engineer (Roads) – Consulting Industry

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline: February 23, 2026

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Job Description

• RPO Recruitment's client, leading civil engineering consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced and professionally registered Resident Engineer to join their team on a major National Roads infrastructure project.
• The Resident Engineer will be responsible for the on-site management, supervision, and administration of construction works to ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with the approved designs, specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable standards.

Requirements

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) mandatory
• Minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience, with substantial exposure to national roads projects
• Proven experience as a Resident Engineer or in a similar senior site-based consulting role
• Strong knowledge of COLTO, and relevant standards and specifications
• Sound understanding of construction contract administration
• Excellent leadership, communication, and reporting skills