Senior Lead Construction Engineer (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Lead Construction Engineer to provide technical leadership across major projects. The role combines site oversight with office-based design reviews and mentoring of junior staff.

The ideal candidate has a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering and Pr Eng with ECSA, 10+ years in construction engineering, and a proven ability to deliver large projects on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) is required.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in construction engineering, with leadership responsibility.
• Proven track record managing engineering aspects of large-scale construction projects.
• Expertise in structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, and construction methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with site visits and office work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the planning, design review, and execution of engineering activities on site.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
• Manage and mentor a team of construction engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and consultants to resolve technical challenges.
• Conduct site inspections and technical audits to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Contribute to risk assessment and mitigation strategies for engineering aspects of projects.
• Develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to optimize project performance.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and documentation for project stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Lead Construction Engineer to provide technical leadership across major projects. The role combines site oversight with office-based design reviews and mentoring of junior staff.

The ideal candidate has a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering and Pr Eng with ECSA, 10+ years in construction engineering, and a proven ability to deliver large projects on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards.