Senior Site Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Influence major projects

Advanced project tools

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly competent Senior Site Engineer for a fully remote role that coordinates with multiple construction sites across regions. You will provide high-level technical support, enforce engineering standards, and guide site teams remotely.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 7+ years on-site supervision, and Pr. Eng registration with ECSA. You will manage stakeholders, review drawings, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in site engineering and construction supervision.
• Pr. Eng registration with ECSA is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and QA.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders remotely.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support to site engineering teams.
• Review and approve drawings, method statements, and QA plans.
• Troubleshoot complex on-site engineering challenges.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct virtual site inspections and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with PMs, contractors, and design consultants to maintain project integrity.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr. Eng registration with ECSA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Senior Site Engineer for a fully remote position. While the role is remote, it requires significant coordination with various construction sites across different regions. You will be responsible for providing high-level technical support, ensuring engineering standards are met, and resolving complex site-related issues through remote consultation and guidance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who excels at problem-solving and stakeholder management in a distributed work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical expertise and support to site engineering teams.
• Review and approve construction drawings, method statements, and quality control plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex engineering challenges encountered on-site.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct virtual site inspections and progress monitoring using available technology.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and design consultants to maintain project integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in site engineering and construction supervision.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration with ECSA is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and quality assurance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders remotely.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits.
• Flexible remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to influence major infrastructure projects from a distance.
• Access to advanced communication and project management tools.
• A collaborative virtual environment focused on technical excellence.