Senior Resident Engineer, Civil Infra - On Site

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee civil infrastructure projects in Rustenburg, North West. This on-site role ensures construction works meet designs, specs, and quality standards; you will be the primary on-site contact for the contractor and manage execution.

Ideal candidate has a BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering, Pr. Eng registration, 10+ years post-graduate experience with road, earthworks or water projects, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional registration with ECSA/Pr. Eng is essential.
• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in civil engineering.
• At least 5 years in a resident engineer or construction supervision role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all on-site civil construction works.
• Ensure compliance with designs, specifications, contract documents and standards.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and environmental aspects on site.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, method statements and progress claims.
• Identify and resolve technical and contractual issues during construction.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily reports and measurements.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations on site.
• Prepare project reports for client and consulting team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Drawing interpretation

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee civil infrastructure projects in Rustenburg, North West. This on-site role ensures construction works meet designs, specs, and quality standards; you will be the primary on-site contact for the contractor and manage execution.

Ideal candidate has a BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering, Pr. Eng registration, 10+ years post-graduate experience with road, earthworks or water projects, and strong leadership and communication skills.