Senior Electrical Project Engineer — Infrastructure Lead

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to drive electrical infrastructure projects from conception to handover. This senior role emphasizes strategic thinking, managing complex schedules and budgets, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure compliance with standards. The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and a track record of successful large-scale

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in project management and electrical projects.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of electrical engineering projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.
• Lead and mentor a team of project engineers and technical staff.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies, ensuring compliance with all relevant engineering standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and suppliers.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management and clients.
• Ensure effective communication channels are maintained throughout the project duration.
• Lead the commissioning and handover processes for completed projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to drive electrical infrastructure projects from conception to handover. This senior role emphasizes strategic thinking, managing complex schedules and budgets, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure compliance with standards. The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and a track record of successful large-scale