Senior Civil Engineer & Municipal Infrastructure Lead

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to join our Paarl team. You will lead engineering teams and manage infrastructure projects from conception to completion, focusing on roads, water, and stormwater systems in municipal settings.

A Pr Eng with ECSA is mandatory, with 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience and a proven track record delivering large-scale projects. You will oversee design, budgeting, stakeholder liaison, and project delivery while staying compliant with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience, focused on municipal infrastructure.
• Proven track record managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of roads, water reticulation, sewer, and stormwater design.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD and water modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning of municipal infrastructure projects (roads, water, wastewater, stormwater).
• Manage project teams, provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Develop project scopes, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with civil engineering standards and bylaws.
• Liaise with clients, government authorities, and stakeholders.
• Oversee construction supervision and contract administration.
• Conduct design reviews and QA checks on works.
• Identify and manage project risks with mitigation plans.
• Contribute to business development and client engagement.
• Stay updated on new technologies and methods in civil engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil engineering design software

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Water modelling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to join our Paarl team. You will lead engineering teams and manage infrastructure projects from conception to completion, focusing on roads, water, and stormwater systems in municipal settings.

A Pr Eng with ECSA is mandatory, with 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience and a proven track record delivering large-scale projects. You will oversee design, budgeting, stakeholder liaison, and project delivery while staying compliant with