Senior Site Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse projects

Career growth

Flexible work

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to provide remote oversight and technical guidance for construction projects in South Africa. This role requires hands-on understanding of site operations while you support and manage activities virtually, liaising with on-site teams to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will review method statements, shop drawings, and QA plans; monitor progress; enforce health, safety, and environmental standards; and collaborate with project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in site engineering and construction supervision.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, QA and safety standards.
• Proficiency with engineering software and digital communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support and guidance to site engineers and teams.
• Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, and QA plans.
• Monitor progress against schedule and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance on site via virtual supervision.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and queries during construction.
• Collaborate with project management to ensure seamless execution.

Skills

Remote supervision

Site engineering

Construction quality

Problem solving

Digital communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About the Role Our client is looking for a dedicated Senior Site Engineer to contribute to their project success through remote oversight and technical guidance. While this role offers the benefit of remote work, it requires a hands-on understanding of site operations and the ability to virtually support and manage construction activities. You will liaise closely with on-site teams, ensuring that engineering aspects of projects are executed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who can leverage technology to oversee construction progress and solve technical challenges from a distance, contributing significantly to project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support and guidance to site engineers and construction teams.
• Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, and quality control plans.
• Monitor project progress against the construction schedule, identifying deviations and proposing corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations on site through virtual supervision and reporting.
• Assist in the resolution of technical issues and queries that arise during construction.
• Collaborate with the project management team to ensure seamless project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in site engineering and construction supervision.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, techniques, and quality assurance.
• Proficiency with engineering software and digital communication platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound engineering judgments.
• Comfortable working remotely while managing on-site technical operations and communication.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
• Support for professional growth and career advancement.
• Flexible working arrangements, enabling remote operation.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on achieving project excellence.