Senior Civil Engineer - Lead Large-Scale Infra Projects

WSP Africa

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to landmark projects
Career progression opportunities
Professional development support
Technical training opportunities
Collaborative engineering environment
Long-term career growth prospects

Job summary

WSP Africa is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil infrastructure design in Johannesburg and oversee multidisciplinary project teams on mining, transportation, water, and industrial projects.

The role requires a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering, Pr.Eng/ECSA registration, and 10+ years of design experience. Opportunity for senior leadership and technical oversight within a global consultancy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor-level Civil Engineering qualifications are required.
  • Professional registration with ECSA (Pr.Eng) is essential.
  • Minimum 10 years of civil engineering design experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead civil infrastructure design and develop earthworks, stormwater, roads, and drainage designs.
  • Support mining and industrial infrastructure projects and coordinate feasibility studies.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications and QA processes.
  • Contribute to water and environmental projects and driving design optimization.

Skills

Leadership
Project management
Analytical thinking
Communication

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering
BEng in Civil Engineering
ECSA registration

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D
Autodesk InfraWorks
Bentley MicroStation
ProjectWise

Job description

WSP Africa is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil infrastructure design in Johannesburg and oversee multidisciplinary project teams on mining, transportation, water, and industrial projects.

The role requires a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering, Pr.Eng/ECSA registration, and 10+ years of design experience. Opportunity for senior leadership and technical oversight within a global consultancy.

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