Senior Project Engineer — Infrastructure Leader in Vereeniging

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Team building

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee infrastructure projects in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will manage projects from inception through completion, ensuring budget, timeline, and quality compliance, while coordinating site teams and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree with at least 5 years of project engineering or construction management experience, including large-scale civil works; proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project engineering or construction management for infrastructure.
• Proven experience in large-scale civil projects (roads, water, sanitation).
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and contract administration.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of infrastructure projects from planning to close-out.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and local authorities to address requirements.
• Review and approve technical drawings and construction plans.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, implement mitigations.
• Prepare regular project reports on status, budget, and performance.
• Conduct site inspections for quality and adherence to specs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee infrastructure projects in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will manage projects from inception through completion, ensuring budget, timeline, and quality compliance, while coordinating site teams and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree with at least 5 years of project engineering or construction management experience, including large-scale civil works; proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6 is preferred.