Senior Construction Site Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonus

Challenging projects in Nelspruit

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development support

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Construction Site Engineer to provide technical expertise and supervision on major projects near Nelspruit. You will bridge design and execution, guiding site teams to meet safety, quality, and schedule benchmarks.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, have at least 7 years of site experience on large-scale projects, and ideally be registered as a Pr. Eng. with ECSA. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of site engineering experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and quality control.
• Proficiency in engineering software and surveying equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical engineering support and guidance to the project team.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications for construction activities.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of subcontractors and site personnel.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and adherence to schedules.
• Conduct site inspections, identify potential engineering issues, and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, building codes, and safety regulations.

Skills

Construction methods

Quality control

Leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a highly competent Senior Construction Site Engineer to provide technical expertise and supervision on significant projects near Nelspruit . This role is essential for ensuring that all engineering and construction activities are carried out according to design specifications, safety standards, and quality benchmarks. You will bridge the gap between design and execution, offering critical problem-solving skills and technical guidance to site teams, and playing a key role in the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical engineering support and guidance to the project team.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications for construction activities.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of subcontractors and site personnel.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and adherence to schedules.
• Conduct site inspections, identify potential engineering issues, and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, building codes, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Site Engineer on large-scale construction projects.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and quality control.
• Proficiency in using engineering software and surveying equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and high-profile construction projects in the Nelspruit region.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Continuous professional development support.
• A collaborative and results-driven work environment.