Senior Civil Engineer: Lead Design & Infrastructure Projects

Placements24

Randburg

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Professional growth
Infrastructure exposure
Supportive culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Civil Engineer to lead design efforts on major infrastructure projects in Randburg and the broader Gauteng region. You will oversee civil design, project management, and mentor junior engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role requires a Pr. Eng registration with ECSA, a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and at least eight years of progressive experience delivering projects from concept to completion.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA is mandatory.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive civil design and project management experience.
  • Experience delivering infrastructure projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of civil projects including roads, drainage, and site development.
  • Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Conduct site investigations, feasibility studies, and impact assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with national and local codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources; liaise with clients and stakeholders.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
  • Review designs and provide expert engineering advice.

Skills

Leadership
Analytical thinking
Problem solving
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Pr. Eng. with ECSA

Tools

AutoCAD
Civil 3D
Modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Civil Engineer to lead design efforts on major infrastructure projects in Randburg and the broader Gauteng region. You will oversee civil design, project management, and mentor junior engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role requires a Pr. Eng registration with ECSA, a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and at least eight years of progressive experience delivering projects from concept to completion.

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