Senior Geotechnical Lead Engineer – High-Impact Foundations

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement annuity

Performance bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Geotechnical Civil Engineer for a prominent Gauteng civil engineering firm. Based in Tembisa, you will lead geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design for major infrastructure projects, guiding a team of engineers and technicians. You will apply soil mechanics knowledge, manage project delivery, mentor staff, and liaise with clients and regulators to ensure compliant, safe solutions.

A Pr. Eng.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) with ECSA.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive geotechnical experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with PLAXIS, GeoStudio and advanced geotechnical analyses.
• Extensive foundation design experience for large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of South African geotechnical codes and standards.
• Proven project and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical investigations from site reconnaissance to lab analysis.
• Perform advanced analyses for slope stability, foundation design, earth retaining structures, and seismic assessments.
• Develop geotechnical reports, design recommendations, and construction supervision plans.
• Oversee drawings and specifications for earthworks and foundations.
• Mentor a team of geotechnical engineers and site investigation personnel.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure project execution.
• Peer review geotechnical designs and reports.
• Develop best practices for site investigations and design.
• Contribute to business development and client relations.
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Project management

Numerical modelling

Technical reporting

Field investigations

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Pr. Eng. designation with ECSA

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Geotechnical Civil Engineer for a prominent Gauteng civil engineering firm. Based in Tembisa, you will lead geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design for major infrastructure projects, guiding a team of engineers and technicians. You will apply soil mechanics knowledge, manage project delivery, mentor staff, and liaise with clients and regulators to ensure compliant, safe solutions.

A Pr. Eng.