Senior Civil Engineer

Henry Fagan; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Fagan (Pty) Ltd in Bloemfontein seeks a senior Civil Engineer to lead project planning, management and delivery of water infrastructure. You will ensure projects stay within scope, on time and within budget while complying with the company's QMS and ISO 9001 standards.

Based in the Bloemfontein office, you report to the Director: Water Infrastructure. You will oversee all stages from concept to handover, manage subcontractors and internal staff, liaise with clients and stakeholders,

Qualifications

• BSc / BEng / B-Tech in Civil Engineering.
• 10–15 years’ post-qualification experience in built environment with client-facing PM/lead role.
• Registered with ECSA as PE/Technologist.
• Proven track record in bulk water/sewer pipelines, treatment works, pump stations, etc.
• Experience across multi-disciplinary building and infrastructure projects and contract administration.
• Advantageous: municipal infra, water and sanitation, transport, or large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects across all stages, including budgeting, resources, quality and standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety and QMS; communicate goals and deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and internal teams; manage meetings and reports.
• Assist business development with tendering opportunities and RFPs.
• Oversee documentation, health checks, and recovery plans as needed.

Skills

Civil design

Sewer design

Water infrastructure

Project leadership

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Education

BSc / BEng / B-Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Vent-O-Mat

Microsoft Global Mapper

MS Office Suite

Job description

Henry Fagan (Pty) Ltd -> Bloemfontein -> BLM | Water

Job Type

Permanent

Category

Civil and Structural

Location

Job Description

The Civil Engineer is responsible for technical project planning, management, and oversight of civil and infrastructure projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, while adhering to Henry Fagan’s Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001 standards.

The incumbent oversees all stages of service delivery in the civil engineering team, from stage 1 to 6, and manages project resources, including subcontractors, specialist partners, and internal staff. The role ensures compliance with construction safety regulations, professional standards, and project documentation requirements.

This position reports to the Director: Water Infrastructureuntil such time that a revised team structure is approved by the business.

The incumbent will be based in the Bloemfontein office.

Responsibilities (not exhaustive)

• Project Management and Leadership

  • Lead and manage civil engineering projects across all stages, including budgeting, resource allocation, procedures, profitability, quality, and standards
  • Leadthe technical compliance oversight of various projects.
  • Develop and communicate project goals and deliverables, assessing project team performance to ensure successful completion.
  • Prepare project plans, conduct health checks, and implement recovery plans as necessary.
  • Oversee project production efforts to ensure projects meet specifications, regulations, and deadlines.

• Client and Stakeholder Liaison

  • Undertake client liaison and coordination with contractors, consultants, internal teams, and all project stakeholders.
  • Provide technical guidance to field staff to ensure proper implementation of design and construction procedures.
  • Assist the Business Development team in identifying tendering opportunities, preparing RFPs, and contributing to full tender submissions.
  • Evaluate customer or public complaints, determine the nature and extent of issues, and recommend remedial measures.
  • Generate project reports as required by the business.
  • Conduct and attend meetings with clients, professional teams, and contractors.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc / BEng / B-Tech in Civil Engineering.
• 10–15 years’ post-qualification experience in the built environment, with at least 5 years in a client-facing Project Management or Technical Lead role.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer/Technologist.
• Proven track record in bulk water/sewer pipeline, treatment works,pump stations etc. .
• Project management experience in medium to high-rise office, residential, educational, healthcare, commercial, and industrial buildings, including water, sanitation, roads, and hydrological infrastructure projects.
• Experience in contract administration and management of multi-disciplinary building and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in municipal infrastructure, water and sanitation, transportation, or large capital projects will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, audits, inspections, and quality management systems.

Technical Skills

• Civil design: Sewer, Water, Survey, and Terrain modes.
• AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Architecture.
• ArcGIS (advantage).
• Vent-O-Mat (advantage).
• Microsoft Global Mapper.
• MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

Key Knowledge Areas and Competencies

• Strong leadership and technical experience.
• Proven track record of successfully working with contractors.
• Interpersonal communication skills; clear and concise written and oral communication.
• Flexibility in schedule and ability to meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, strategic, and tactical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Attention to detail, proactive, and able to work under time pressure.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any communication within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful