Senior Civil Engineer

Inuka Partners; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuka Partners, a renewable energy specialist, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil, structural and geotechnical engineering across solar and wind projects.

You will manage engineering assessments, design reviews, and technical delivery through development, construction and operations, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering and professional registration.
• 8+ years of civil engineering experience with 3+ years in solar/wind energy.
• Experience in foundation design, geotechnical investigations, drainage, roads, or structural design.
• Proficiency in CAD and engineering modelling tools.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical, hydrological, topographical, and civil engineering assessments.
• Identify project risks relating to foundations, drainage, roads, and structural design.
• Manage civil engineering due diligence, design reviews, and technical specifications.
• Support procurement processes and evaluate supplier and contractor proposals.
• Oversee implementation of civil designs during construction and support project close-out.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Geotechnical assessments

Foundations design

Drainage design

Roads design

Structural design

Leadership / mentorship

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional engineering registration or chartered status

Tools

CAD

Engineering modelling tools

Job description

Lead civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering activities across renewable energy projects.

Our client is a renewable energy IPP seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to manage engineering assessments, design reviews, and technical delivery across projects at various stages of development, construction, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical, hydrological, topographical, and civil engineering assessments.
• Identify project risks relating to foundations, drainage, roads, and structural design.
• Manage civil engineering due diligence, design reviews, and technical specifications.
• Support procurement processes and evaluate supplier and contractor proposals.
• Oversee implementation of civil designs during construction and support project close-out.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering and professional engineering registration or equivalent chartered status.
• 8+ years of civil engineering experience, including 3+ years in solar and wind energy.
• Experience in foundation design, geotechnical investigations, drainage, roads, or structural engineering.
• Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure design, CAD, and engineering modelling tools.
• Experience managing engineering deliverables and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.