Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vereeniging location

Executive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer to lead landmark projects in Vereeniging. You will guide design teams through water, sanitation, and transportation initiatives, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery.

This role offers mentoring of junior engineers, stakeholder engagement, and a clear path to leadership within a major public works program in Gauteng. A Pr Eng registration and a strong track record are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive civil infrastructure experience with project leadership.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure design standards, regulations, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design and modeling software.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and management of complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop solutions for water, wastewater, roads, and storm-water systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, impact assessments, and risk analyses.
• Oversee preparation of drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources, ensuring timely delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Communication skills

Proficiency in design software

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer to lead significant projects in Vereeniging . This role is critical for the conceptualization, design, and implementation of major infrastructure developments, including water supply, sanitation, and transportation networks. You will be responsible for guiding project teams, ensuring technical excellence, and managing stakeholder relationships to deliver essential public works. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future infrastructure of the region and to mentor a team of talented engineers, contributing to impactful community development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and management of complex civil infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Develop technical solutions for water, wastewater, roads, and storm-water management systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, impact assessments, and risk analyses for proposed developments.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively, ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil infrastructure engineering, with a proven track record of project leadership.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Extensive knowledge of infrastructure design standards, environmental regulations, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design and modeling software.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead landmark infrastructure projects in Vereeniging .
• Significant career growth and leadership development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive senior management team.
• Contribution to vital public infrastructure and community well-being.