Senior Civil Engineer – Urban Development Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Leadership opportunities

Growth within a leading firm

Health, retirement, and other benefits

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Sandton to hire a Senior Civil Engineer to lead urban development projects from their office in Sandton. You will design and oversee infrastructure components for new urban areas, including transport, water and sanitation, and coordinate with planners, architects and engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, is Pr.Eng. with ECSA, and brings 9+ years' experience managing complex urban infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is required.
• 9+ years of progressive civil engineering experience in urban development.
• Experience managing complex projects end-to-end.
• Proficiency in CAD and engineering design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering design for urban development projects (sites, roads, utilities, drainage).
• Conduct feasibility studies, site analysis, and impact assessments.
• Prepare designs, specifications, and tender docs for infrastructure components.
• Oversee procurement and construction phases, ensuring quality and timelines.
• Coordinate with town planners, environmental consultants, and architects.
• Ensure compliance with municipal bylaws, national standards, and environmental legislation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering design tools

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a client in Sandton to hire a Senior Civil Engineer to lead urban development projects from their office in Sandton. You will design and oversee infrastructure components for new urban areas, including transport, water and sanitation, and coordinate with planners, architects and engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, is Pr.Eng. with ECSA, and brings 9+ years' experience managing complex urban infrastructure projects.