Senior Coastal & Marine Engineer — Breakwaters & Harbours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement fund

Annual performance bonuses

Generous leave entitlement

Relocation assistance may be provided

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape seeks a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in coastal and marine infrastructure to lead design and delivery of breakwaters, jetties and revetments. You will drive hydrodynamic studies, manage projects from feasibility to construction, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients and authorities to deliver resilient coastal solutions.

This role involves on-site client engagement, travel to project sites, and a commitment to health and safety in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Coastal/Marine specialization.
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) registration with ECSA.
• Minimum 8 years of coastal/marine project experience.
• Proficiency in Delft3D, Mike 21, ANSYS Aqwa, AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
• Strong coastal processes, hydraulics and geotechnical knowledge.
• Proven project management skills and client-facing ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of coastal/marine structures (breakwaters, jetties, revetments).
• Perform hydrodynamic and wave modeling for nearshore/offshore environments.
• Develop detailed designs, calculations and construction drawings.
• Manage full project lifecycle from feasibility to construction supervision.
• Prepare technical reports, specs and tender documents.
• Oversee construction activities per design, safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with clients, port authorities and environmental agencies.
• Mentor junior civil/coastal engineers.
• Conduct site inspections in challenging coastal environments.
• Contribute to innovative coastal resilience solutions.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Hydrodynamics

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Coastal/Marine)

PrEng registration

Tools

Delft3D

Mike 21

ANSYS Aqwa

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape seeks a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in coastal and marine infrastructure to lead design and delivery of breakwaters, jetties and revetments. You will drive hydrodynamic studies, manage projects from feasibility to construction, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients and authorities to deliver resilient coastal solutions.

This role involves on-site client engagement, travel to project sites, and a commitment to health and safety in