Senior Civil Site Engineer — Project Leader

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Training programs

Job summary

PlacEMENTS24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to oversee civil projects from conception to completion. You will lead on-site teams, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety, and drive schedules and quality across infrastructure or building projects.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 5–7 years of hands-on site supervision, with proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, and CAD. ECSA registration is desirable and relocation to Pietermaritzburg is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
• 5-7 years of progressive civil construction/site supervision experience.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or building projects.
• Proficient in MS Project/Primavera P6 and CAD software.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid ECSA registration is highly desirable.
• Eligible to work in South Africa and willing to relocate to Pietermaritzburg.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all on-site construction activities per plans and safety regulations.
• Coordinate construction workers and subcontractors with clear guidance.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality.
• Prepare detailed project schedules and resource allocations.
• Identify and resolve site issues promptly.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Site supervision

Project management

Civil engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

CAD

Job description

PlacEMENTS24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to oversee civil projects from conception to completion. You will lead on-site teams, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety, and drive schedules and quality across infrastructure or building projects.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 5–7 years of hands-on site supervision, with proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, and CAD. ECSA registration is desirable and relocation to Pietermaritzburg is expected.