Senior Site Engineer - Civil Infrastructure Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a leading civil engineering firm in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will oversee technical aspects of major civil projects such as roads, bridges, and earthworks, ensuring work meets design specs, quality standards and safety rules.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage site teams, review drawings, monitor progress, and coordinate with project managers, contractors and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng registration with ECSA is highly desirable.
• At least 8 years of post-graduate site engineering and construction supervision experience.
• Experience in large-scale road construction, earthworks, and concrete structures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site engineering activities for civil infrastructure projects.
• Ensure work adheres to approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Implement and manage site quality control and assurance.
• Monitor construction progress against the project schedule and propose solutions.
• Supervise junior engineers, site engineers, and surveying teams.
• Prepare site reports and maintain safety records.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and consultants on technical matters.
• Maintain site survey equipment and ensure measurement accuracy.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng registration with ECSA desirable

Tools

Surveying equipment

Reading drawings

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a leading civil engineering firm in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will oversee technical aspects of major civil projects such as roads, bridges, and earthworks, ensuring work meets design specs, quality standards and safety rules.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage site teams, review drawings, monitor progress, and coordinate with project managers, contractors and consultants.