Senior Construction Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle

Fuel allowance

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer for our Pretoria team. The role focuses on delivering expert engineering solutions across planning, design, execution, and handover, ensuring structural integrity and safety on complex projects.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong theoretical foundation and hands-on experience in Gauteng's demanding construction environment, with a track record of managing major infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering.
• ECSA registration is required.
• Minimum 10 years' post-graduate construction engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, materials, and construction techniques.
• Experience managing engineering aspects of large-scale infrastructure or building projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert engineering advice and solutions for construction challenges.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Oversee technical aspects of construction activities to ensure standards.
• Conduct site investigations, structural assessments, and quality control inspections.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and contractors to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with engineering codes, standards, and regulations in Pretoria.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Structural analysis

Project oversight

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Construction Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Senior Construction Engineer to join their esteemed team in Pretoria . This role involves providing technical expertise and engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to execution and handover. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and efficiency of complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong theoretical foundation combined with practical, hands-on experience in a demanding construction setting within Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert engineering advice and solutions for various construction challenges.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Oversee the technical aspects of construction activities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Conduct site investigations, structural assessments, and quality control inspections.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and contractors to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant engineering codes, standards, and regulations in Pretoria .

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa).
• Minimum of 10 years of post-graduate experience in construction engineering .
• Extensive knowledge of structural analysis , materials, and construction techniques.
• Proven experience in managing engineering aspects of large-scale infrastructure or building projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects in Pretoria .
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Company-provided vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Collaborative and technically stimulating work environment.