Senior Project Engineer - Mining Infrastructure

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Career development and advancement

Remote work flexibility

Exposure to international projects

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Project Engineer to join its fully remote team, delivering mining infrastructure projects including access roads, foundations, and tailings facilities with a global team.

This remote-first role emphasizes autonomy, safety, and on-time delivery, with opportunities for professional growth and international project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Master's degree advantageous.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of civil engineering experience focused on mining infrastructure.
• Proven project management including scope, scheduling, cost, and risk.
• Strong earthworks, concrete structures, and heavy civil construction knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Project or Primavera P6 and CAD/design tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage large remote teams and occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and development for mining infrastructure.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to integrate designs.
• Develop detailed plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Oversee procurement and contractor performance.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance.
• Monitor progress remotely and mitigate risks.
• Provide expert guidance on design challenges.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation and close-out.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Remote leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

CAD/design tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Engineer to join their fully remote team, contributing to critical mining infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives on managing complex engineering challenges from a distance. You will be responsible for the planning, design coordination, and execution oversight of various mining-related civil works, including access roads, processing plant foundations, and tailings storage facilities. As a remote-first organization, we foster a culture of trust, autonomy, and advanced digital collaboration. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive expertise to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, regardless of physical location. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape key infrastructure within the mining sector while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. You will work with a global team of specialists, applying your skills to projects that are vital to resource extraction operations, often in remote and challenging environments, including those impacting the Mpumalanga region's key industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design and development for mining infrastructure projects, ensuring feasibility and constructability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (geotechnical, structural, mechanical) to integrate designs.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Oversee procurement processes and manage contractor performance.
• Ensure all designs and project execution comply with stringent safety, health, and environmental regulations relevant to the mining industry.
• Monitor project progress remotely, identifying and mitigating risks and issues proactively.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide expert guidance on design challenges.
• Liaise effectively with clients, project stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, and close-out procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA or equivalent international recognition.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with a significant focus on mining infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in project management, including scope definition, scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, concrete structures, and heavy civil construction relevant to mining operations.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and relevant CAD/design tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects remotely and lead dispersed teams effectively.
• Willingness to undertake occasional site visits if required.
• Adaptability to working within a remote-first organizational structure.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, reflecting senior experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Generous contribution to a retirement fund.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote role.
• Exposure to major international mining projects.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Supportive and dynamic remote work environment.