Senior Roads Design Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package and incentives

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks a Senior Roads Design Engineer to lead road and highway design, manage design teams, and drive technical excellence on major infrastructure projects.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree, Pr.Eng with ECSA, 7+ years of road design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MXRoads; strong leadership and client liaison skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant road/highway design experience.
• Proficiency in road design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MXRoads) and strong design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead geometric design for rural and urban roads and highways.
• Prepare drawings, earthworks calculations, and BoQ for tenders.
• Conduct feasibility studies and preliminary designs for road projects.
• Manage design teams within budget and schedule constraints.
• Liaise with clients and authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with RED Book, COLTO, and environmental standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians on design deliverables.
• Perform quality assurance on drawings and calculations.
• Assist in proposals and client engagement for business development.
• Stay updated on new road design technologies and practices in Mpumalanga.

Skills

Road design leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Client liaison

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MXRoads

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished civil engineering firm specializing in transportation infrastructure, is seeking a Senior Roads Design Engineer to join their growing team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This role is pivotal in leading the design and development of road and highway projects, contributing to the connectivity and economic development of the Mpumalanga region. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing design teams, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering client relationships. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure initiatives in Nelspruit and the surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the geometric design and analysis of rural and urban roads, highways, and associated infrastructure.
• Prepare detailed road design drawings, specifications, earthworks calculations, and BoQ for tender purposes.
• Conduct feasibility studies, preliminary designs, and traffic management plans for road projects.
• Manage design teams, ensuring the efficient execution of projects within budget and timeline constraints.
• Liaise with clients, government authorities (including provincial and municipal departments), and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national road design standards (e.g., RED Book, COLTO) and environmental regulations.
• Supervise and mentor junior road design engineers and technicians.
• Perform quality assurance checks on design deliverables and calculations.
• Contribute to business development by assisting in the preparation of proposals and client engagement.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in road design technology and practices relevant to Mpumalanga.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration with ECSA is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in road and highway design.
• Proficiency in road design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MXRoads, or similar.
• Strong understanding of geometric design principles, traffic engineering, and drainage design for roads.
• Proven experience managing road design projects and teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with infrastructure projects in Nelspruit or the broader Mpumalanga region is highly desirable.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, performance incentives, and comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, including continuous training and exposure to major infrastructure projects, are provided.
• This role offers the chance to lead significant road design initiatives in Nelspruit and make a tangible impact on the region's infrastructure.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment is guaranteed.
• Enjoy generous annual leave and the prospect of career advancement within a respected engineering firm in Mpumalanga.