Senior Civil Design Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Civil Design Engineer to contribute to Randburg infrastructure projects. The role focuses on site development, earthworks, and drainage design, with leadership of junior engineers in an office setting.

You will prepare drawings, specifications, and reports, ensure compliance with SA building codes, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and contractors on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive civil engineering design experience.
• Pr. Eng registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Civil design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Civil Designer).
• Strong knowledge of stormwater design, hydrology, and SA building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process for site development projects, encompassing grading, drainage, and utility coordination.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering drawings, specifications, and reports for various civil infrastructure projects.
• Perform complex calculations for earthwork volumes, hydraulic design, and stormwater management systems.
• Ensure designs comply with local regulations, municipal standards, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to achieve project goals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of junior civil engineers and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Pr. Eng (ECSA)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil Designer

Modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Civil Design Engineer to contribute to their impactful projects in Randburg. This role requires a high level of technical expertise in designing complex civil infrastructure, including site development, earthworks, and drainage systems. You will lead design initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and ensure that all designs meet rigorous quality and safety standards. Working within a collaborative, office-based environment, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions for the region's development needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for site development projects, encompassing grading, drainage, and utility coordination.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering drawings, specifications, and reports for various civil infrastructure projects.
• Perform complex calculations for earthwork volumes, hydraulic design, and stormwater management systems.
• Ensure designs comply with local regulations, municipal standards, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to achieve project goals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of junior civil engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in civil engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Proficiency in civil design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Civil Designer, and relevant modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of stormwater management design, hydrology, and South African building codes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to teamwork in an office setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project-based performance bonuses.
• Stable, on-site position in a professional engineering environment in Randburg .
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Support for continuing professional development and advanced training.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging infrastructure projects.