Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development Lead

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career growth opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, invites a Senior Civil Engineer to lead land development projects from concept to completion. You will design roads, earthworks, stormwater, and water/sewer utilities, coordinating with developers, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a Pr Eng with ECSA, 8+ years’ experience in land development, and strong skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and stormwater modeling. Join a dynamic, growth-focused consultancy in the East Rand area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive civil engineering experience focused on land development.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and stormwater modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project management for land development civil engineering works, including greenfield and brownfield sites.
• Prepare detailed designs for roads, earthworks, stormwater drainage systems, and utility services (water, sewer).
• Conduct site feasibility studies, concept designs, and preliminary engineering reports.
• Coordinate with external consultants and internal teams.
• Ensure designs comply with municipal by-laws, national standards (SANS), and environmental regulations.
• Manage tender processes, contract administration, and construction supervision.
• Liaise with clients, developers, and municipal planning and engineering departments.
• Mentor and guide junior civil engineers and draughtspersons.
• Oversee preparation of drawings, specifications, and calculations using relevant software.
• Contribute to business development and client liaison.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, invites a Senior Civil Engineer to lead land development projects from concept to completion. You will design roads, earthworks, stormwater, and water/sewer utilities, coordinating with developers, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a Pr Eng with ECSA, 8+ years’ experience in land development, and strong skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and stormwater modeling. Join a dynamic, growth-focused consultancy in the East Rand area.