Senior Civil Engineer

The Legends Agency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead high-impact civil design projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in civil engineering and a strong background in municipal services. You will work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality outputs and project efficiency. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil engineering experience, ideally in consulting.
• Strong technical background in municipal services and civil infrastructure.
• Able to manage multiple projects with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute civil and municipal services designs.
• Guide, mentor, and support junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance and quality control across all deliverables.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

AutoCAD

Education

BEng/BSc Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Model Maker

Wadiso

Epanet

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Lead high-impact civil design projects with a growing engineering team.

Pretoria | R850 000 per annum | 8am to5pm

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established civil and structural consulting engineering firm known for delivering high-quality solutions across civil, structural, roads, and traffic engineering. They operate within a professional, ethics-driven environment where technical excellence and accountability are emphasised. As a medium-sized consultancy, they offer meaningful project ownership, close collaboration with seasoned engineers, and strong opportunities for long-term career development.

The Role: Senior Civil Engineer

This role exists to lead and deliver civil and municipal engineering design projects from concept through to construction. You will provide technical direction, ensure quality outputs, and support project efficiency across fast-paced and complex design environments. The position requires someone who can work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, authorities, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 8 to10 years of experience delivering civil and municipal engineering design projects
• Lead and execute full civil and municipal services designs
• Deliver accurate design inputs, costing, and budgeting within tight turnaround times
• Produce and review design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation
• Manage contract administration, site supervision, and construction oversightCoordinate with clients, authorities, contractors, and internal engineering teams
• Guide, mentor, and support junior engineers and technicians
• Apply design tools, including AutoCAD, Model Maker suite, Wadiso, Epanet, and similar software
• Ensure compliance, quality control, and adherence to engineering standards across all deliverables

About You

• 8+ years of civil engineering experience, ideally in consulting
• BEng/BSc Civil Engineering (PrEng/PrTech Eng registration advantageous)
• Strong technical background in municipal services, civil infrastructure, and design execution
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Model Maker, Wadiso, Epanet, and related engineering software
• Experienced in contract administration and site supervision
• Able to manage multiple projects with accuracy and urgency
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Detail-oriented, accountable, and able to work independently while leading others
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality outputs