Senior Road Design Lead - Transportation Infrastructure

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

Training & growth

Career advancement

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Road Design Engineer in Klerksdorp, North West, to lead road and highway projects, manage design teams, and oversee client relationships. You will apply your deep knowledge of geometric design, drainage, and pavement engineering to deliver safe, cost-effective transportation solutions.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, ECSA Pr Eng, 8+ years' road design experience, and proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and traffic modeling; travel to project sites across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in road design engineering.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and relevant traffic modeling tools.
• In-depth knowledge of geometric design, pavement engineering, drainage design, and earthworks.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with contract administration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing client expectations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites across the North West province.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of rural and urban road projects, including geometric design, earthworks, and pavement design.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents for road construction.
• Conduct traffic analysis and modeling to inform design decisions.
• Oversee drainage design for road infrastructure, ensuring effective stormwater management.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources for road design projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with relevant South African road design standards and environmental regulations in Klerksdorp.
• Perform site visits for project inception, design verification, and construction supervision.

Skills

Road design

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Traffic modeling

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Road Design Engineer in Klerksdorp, North West, to lead road and highway projects, manage design teams, and oversee client relationships. You will apply your deep knowledge of geometric design, drainage, and pavement engineering to deliver safe, cost-effective transportation solutions.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, ECSA Pr Eng, 8+ years' road design experience, and proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and traffic modeling; travel to project sites across