Senior Civil Engineering Design Technologist / Technician

Hedz Recruitment; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering organization is seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineering Design Technologist/Technician in Roodepoort. This permanent position requires at least 15 years of experience and offers a salary range of R600,000 to R800,000 annually. The role involves supporting engineering projects, leading design teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Flexi hours are available.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience required in civil engineering design.
• Experience managing and directing design teams.
• Proven ability to think critically and analytically.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team on projects to complete design work on time and within budget.
• Act as design team leader on identified project components.
• Prepare technical proposals and feasibility studies.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil Designer

MS Office

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Good leadership skills

Advanced project management skills

Excellent technical report-writing skills

Education

National Diploma in engineering

Registered ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician

Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7

Job description

Overview

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Civil Engineering Design Technologist / Technician to join their team. This is a permanent position at a senior level, requiring a minimum of 15+ years of experience in the field. Flexi hours.

Salary

Negotiable Depending on Qualifications and Experience

R600K pa

Min Requirements

• National Diploma in engineering, in a relevant discipline
• Civil Designer, or Civil 3D, AutoCAD
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician / Technologist, Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7
• 15+ years Experience Required
• Managerial and supervisory experience

About the position

• Promoting and applying employee engagement practices and concepts, especially in relation to recognition, empowerment, supportive feedback, partnering, expectations, consideration, and trust.
• Promoting and applying ethical and professional practices
• To perform all work in accordance with the Companys Quality Management System (QMS), Policies and Standards
• Supporting the engineering team on projects to complete the design work on time and within budget
• Providing input and technical guidance to CAD designers / drafters and lower-level engineers / technologists / technicians working on the same project
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve complex engineering problems
• Checking and verifying designs done by junior design team members
• Assist with the preparation of technical proposals
• Feasibility studies, options analysis and master planning
• Managing and directing design teams
• Act as design team leader on identified project components
• Liaising with clients
• Processing of survey and site investigation information
• Application of general drawing control practices
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and lifecycle costs
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Preparation of procurement documents
• Formal report writing and professional presentation of work
• Developing an understanding of industry codes and standards and client specifications and client expectations
• Developing an understanding of relevant legislation and regulations
• Compiling relevant project documentation
• Analysing and suggesting solutions to moderately complex problems in accordance with organization and / or project objectives and guidelines

Skills we require you to have

• Computer literacy : AutoCAD, Civil Designer, MS Office
• Excellent planning, organising and analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good leadership skills
• Excellent understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge
• Good understanding of industry codes and standards
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and regulations, including the HS Act and Construction Regulations and Environmental Management Act
• Good understanding of at least two of the four primary General Conditions of Contract (GCC, FIDIC, NEC, JBCC)
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations
• Advanced project management skills, including project finance and project administration
• Good technical report-writing skills
• Ability to think critically and analytically
• Ability to work accurately
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability to a changing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, clients, contractors, visitors, etc.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : R600,000.00 - R800,000.00 per year

License / Certification :

• Registered ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician (Required)
• Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7 (Required)