Senior Civil Engineer – Municipal Infrastructure Leader

Placements24

East London

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual leave

Study leave

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for our East London, Eastern Cape client. The role focuses on delivering municipal infrastructure projects including water, sanitation, stormwater, and roads, with active leadership of project teams, client relations, and adherence to SA standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, be a registered Pr Eng with ECSA, and possess 7+ years in municipal civil projects, with strong design, construction oversight, and

Qualifications

Master's degree in Civil Engineering required.
Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA required.
Minimum 7 years of civil engineering experience with municipal infrastructure focus.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and project management tools.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, design, and implementation of municipal civil infrastructure projects (water, sanitation, roads, stormwater).
Manage project execution: scope, budget, schedule, and quality control.
Oversee preparation of designs, specifications, and tender docs.
Coordinate with municipal clients, government agencies, contractors, and stakeholders.
Provide mentorship to junior staff.
Conduct site inspections and construction supervision per designs and standards.
Prepare progress reports and financial statements.
Ensure compliance with SA municipal standards and environmental regulations.