Senior Engineer (Civil)

Hedz Recruitment Specialists; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An established Engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead projects, provide technical guidance, and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and over 10 years of experience in a relevant environment. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, conducting feasibility studies, and preparing comprehensive technical documentation. Strong project management skills and understanding of engineering standards are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years experience in a relevant engineering environment.
• Ability to perform all work in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Experience in signing off designs and/or drawings as a responsible professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• Promote employee engagement practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Conduct feasibility studies and options analysis.
• Schedule and participate in engineering design reviews.
• Prepare and manage technical reports and contract documentation.

Skills

Advanced project management skills

Good planning, organising and analytical skills

Good problem‑solving skills

Excellent leadership abilities

Excellent understanding of engineering design procedures

Specialist skills in specific fields

Advanced understanding of engineering concepts

Excellent understanding of industry codes and standards

Good understanding of relevant legislation

Ability to communicate effectively

Excellent technical report writing skills

Ability to manage and direct multiple design teams

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering (B. Eng or B.Sc. Eng)

Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng)

Job description

Our Client, a well established Engineering firm in Johannesburg, is seeking the services of an experienced Senior Engineer.

Type: Civil

Experience: 10 or more years experience in a relevant engineering environment.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering (B. Eng or B.Sc. Eng).

Registrations: Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng)

Duties

• Promoting and applying employee engagement practices and concepts, especially in relation to recognition, empowerment, supportive feedback, partnering, expectations, consideration, and trust.
• To perform all work in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS), Policies and Standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Signing off designs and/or drawings as a responsible professional engineer.
• Feasibility studies, options analysis, and master planning.
• Developing Scope of Work for projects - in consultation with Client or independently.
• Provide engineering expertise and collaborate with consultants/specialists in major technical support areas.
• Represent the Business Unit on local industry groups where required.
• Implement standardization, planning, and best practice initiatives in line with global and regional engineering practices.
• Establish design tools, software, relevant codes, and standards to be used on the project.
• Assign work tasks to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality.
• Schedule, coordinate and participate in engineering design reviews.
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of engineering work.
• Participate in staff development through mentoring, development of training material, conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling.
• Ensure that Quality Assurance policies are applied.
• Provide input to contract negotiations and business plans.
• Work closely with the design teams during design and procurement and post‑award procedures to ensure timely completion of designs to meet budget and programme.
• Work closely with the construction monitoring teams and contractors’ representatives during the construction phase of projects to ensure timely completion of construction to meet budget and programme.
• Prepare and/or manage the preparation of technical reports, designs, cost estimates, procurement documentation, bills of quantities and technical specifications, contract documentation, as‑built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals related to designs produced by the project team.
• Attend site visits/meetings.

Skills

• Advanced project management skills, including project finance and administration skills.
• Good planning, organising and analytical skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent leadership abilities and ability to delegate and direct staff.
• Excellent understanding of engineering design procedures and processes.
• Specialist skills in one or more specific fields, gained through experience and/or further studies/research.
• Advanced understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge.
• Excellent understanding of industry codes and standards.
• Excellent understanding of relevant legislation and regulations, including the HS Act and Construction Regulations and Environmental Management Act.
• Good understanding of at least two of the four primary General Conditions of Contract (GCC, FIDIC, NEC, JBCC).
• Ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers, management, clients, contractors, visitors, etc.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.
• Ability to manage and direct multiple design teams.