Senior Civil Engineer (PR.Eng)

Hedz recruitment solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with over 15 years of consulting experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring junior staff, conducting feasibility studies, and ensuring alignment with company policies and standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a registered Professional Engineer to contribute to significant projects and improve engineering practices within the firm.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years experience in an engineering consulting firm.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop Scope of Work for projects.
• Manage technical reports, designs, cost estimates, and contract documents.

Skills

Project Management

Planning

Problem Solving

Leadership

Engineering Design

Analytical Skills

Communication

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B. Eng or B.Sc. Eng)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our Client, a well-established Engineering firm in Johannesburg, is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer.

Type : Civil

Experience :

• 15 or more years experience in an engineering consulting firm.
• Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B. Eng or B.Sc. Eng).
• Registrations : Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) (Non-negotiable).

Duties :

• Promoting and applying employee engagement practices, including recognition, empowerment, supportive feedback, partnering, expectations, consideration, and trust.
• Performing all work in accordance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS), policies, and standards.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Signing off designs and drawings as a responsible professional engineer.
• Client liaison.
• Conducting feasibility studies, options analysis, and master planning.
• Developing Scope of Work for projects in consultation with clients or independently.
• Providing engineering expertise and collaborating with consultants and specialists.
• Representing the Business Unit in industry groups where required.
• Implementing standardization, planning, and best practice initiatives aligned with global and regional engineering standards.
• Establishing design tools, software, relevant codes, and standards for projects.
• Assigning work tasks and monitoring progress and quality.
• Participating in engineering design reviews.
• Promoting ethical and professional engineering practices.
• Participating in staff development through mentoring, training, and performance appraisals.
• Ensuring application of Quality Assurance policies.
• Contributing to contract negotiations and business planning.
• Collaborating during design, procurement, and post-award phases to ensure timely project completion within budget.
• Working with construction teams during the construction phase to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
• Preparing and managing technical reports, designs, cost estimates, procurement documents, bills of quantities, specifications, contract documents, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.
• Attending site visits and meetings.

Skills :

• Advanced project management skills, including finance and administration.
• Strong planning, organizing, and analytical skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and delegation skills.
• Deep understanding of engineering design procedures and processes.
• Specialist skills in specific engineering fields.
• Advanced engineering concepts knowledge and application.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, including HS Act, Construction Regulations, and Environmental Management Act.
• Familiarity with at least two of the four primary GCC contracts (GCC, FIDIC, NEC, JBCC).
• Effective communication skills with various stakeholders.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design teams.