Senior Infrastructure Project Leader — Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Bonuses

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Infrastructure Development Engineer to oversee planning, design, and execution of critical infrastructure components for major developments. You will lead teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with authorities to secure approvals, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a PE registration (ECSA) and 10+ years in infrastructure project management, with strong leadership and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a Civil Engineering degree (BSc/MSc).
• PE registration with ECSA is required or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive infrastructure development and project management experience.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale infrastructure projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and implementation of major infrastructure projects.
• Manage all lifecycle stages from feasibility to handover.
• Coordinate with authorities, utilities and stakeholders for approvals.
• Develop technical specifications, drawings and contract documents.
• Manage budgets, timelines and resources.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and teams.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, standards and env regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and QA checks during construction.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Infrastructure Development Engineer to oversee planning, design, and execution of critical infrastructure components for major developments. You will lead teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with authorities to secure approvals, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a PE registration (ECSA) and 10+ years in infrastructure project management, with strong leadership and stakeholder skills.