Senior Project Engineer - Construction Lead, Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for our Sandton, Gauteng operations. The role oversees engineering aspects of large-scale construction projects, ensuring technical integrity, quality, and timely delivery.

Collaboration with project managers, site teams, and external consultants is essential to resolve design challenges and ensure standards compliance. The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree, with 8+ years of progressively responsible project engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional registration (e.g., Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng) with ECSA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project engineering within the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing the engineering aspects of large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in Gauteng/Sandton projects is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for construction projects.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure adherence to project technical requirements, building codes, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges that arise during project execution.
• Manage engineering consultants and contractors to ensure quality and performance.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor construction progress and ensure technical compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and progress updates.
• Oversee the implementation of quality control and assurance procedures.
• Contribute to value engineering and innovative solutions for project challenges.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for our Sandton, Gauteng operations. The role oversees engineering aspects of large-scale construction projects, ensuring technical integrity, quality, and timely delivery.

Collaboration with project managers, site teams, and external consultants is essential to resolve design challenges and ensure standards compliance. The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree, with 8+ years of progressively responsible project engineering