Senior Remote Civil Engineer - National Projects

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Home office stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join their fully remote team supporting nationwide projects in South Africa. You will focus on detailed design and project oversight of major infrastructure developments, delivering expert solutions remotely.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 9+ years of design and execution experience, and Pr. Eng registration with ECSA. You will mentor teams, review designs, and manage documentation using cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 9+ years of experience in civil engineering design and project execution.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and analysis for complex civil projects.
• Provide remote mentorship and technical support to project teams.
• Conduct project reviews, risk assessments, and quality controls via digital platforms.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and stakeholders through virtual meetings.

Skills

Remote work

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil engineering software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join their fully remote team, supporting projects nationwide. This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, focusing on the detailed design and project oversight of significant infrastructure developments. You will leverage your extensive experience to provide expert technical solutions and guidance remotely, collaborating with cross‑functional teams across various time zones. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and self‑disciplined engineer to work on diverse projects without the constraints of a physical office location, contributing to national infrastructure goals while enjoying unparalleled work‑life balance and autonomy, within a company that embraces distributed workforces and cutting‑edge digital collaboration tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and analysis for complex civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with national standards and best practices.
• Provide remote mentorship and technical support to project teams located across different regions.
• Conduct thorough project reviews, risk assessments, and quality control checks via digital platforms.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, and stakeholders through virtual meetings and digital communication channels.
• Manage project documentation, specifications, and reports using cloud‑based project management systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in civil engineering for remote application.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in civil engineering design and project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects remotely.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard civil engineering software and advanced collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills suitable for a remote environment.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration with ECSA is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, adjusted for national scope.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful national infrastructure projects from home.