Senior Engineer- Manager (Geosynthetic)

Construct Executive Search; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Construct Executive Search is seeking a senior leader to drive growth across Africa's construction, infrastructure and related sectors from Johannesburg. The role demands strategic oversight, P&L accountability and a proven sales-driven mindset.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of leadership, multi-market experience, and exceptional stakeholder management, with readiness to travel regionally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management.
• 10+ years leadership experience in construction, infra, mining, or geotechnical sectors.
• Proven P&L accountability with strong commercial/operational results.
• Strong business development track record and market expansion.
• Experience leading multi-market operations across Africa.
• Excellent commercial acumen, leadership, and stakeholder skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Management

Job description

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Management.
• Must have at least 10 years of leadership experience within the construction, infrastructure, mining, geotechnical, or related technical industries.
• Must have proven experience managing full Profit and Loss (P&L) accountability, including commercial and operational performance.
• Must have a strong track record in business development and expanding market presence.
• Must have experience managing operations, projects, or business activities across multiple African markets.
• Must have exceptional commercial acumen, leadership capability, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be willing to travel regionally and internationally.

If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.