Senior Civil Engineer & Project Lead - Urban Development

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) is seeking a Professional Engineer/Technologist in Bloemfontein to lead complex civil design and project management within the Urban Development space. The role involves multidisciplinary delivery, supervision of technicians, and close collaboration with clients to ensure successful project outcomes.

The incumbent will oversee design development, documentation, and construction supervision, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to bids and commercial aspects as

Qualifications

• Autodesk Civil 3D and Civil Services Design proficiency required.
• BSc/ BTech degree from accredited university/college.
• Professional registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech).
• Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets.
• Able to communicate with clients and other project role players efficiently and professionally.
• Able to work under pressure and be self-reliant.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage design projects from start to finish within the Buildings and Cities Function.
• Supervise and mentor technicians and junior staff in relevant software tools.
• Draft technical reports and present design work to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with clients and other project role players to ensure alignment with client goals.
• Monitor progress and modify plans to meet time and cost constraints.
• Identify leads for additional work and support bid preparation when needed.

Skills

Communication

Self-reliant

Under pressure

Team mentoring

Education

BSc/ BTech degree

Professional registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Civil Services Design software

Job description

SMEC (an SJ Group company) is seeking a Professional Engineer/Technologist in Bloemfontein to lead complex civil design and project management within the Urban Development space. The role involves multidisciplinary delivery, supervision of technicians, and close collaboration with clients to ensure successful project outcomes.

The incumbent will oversee design development, documentation, and construction supervision, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to bids and commercial aspects as