Senior Site Engineer: Construction Lead in Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance

Overtime pay

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

On-site role

Annual bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for an on-site role in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will supervise site operations, ensure construction activities follow approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards, and coordinate subcontractors to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering, with 5+ years in site supervision, and registration as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng is advantageous.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering.
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng registration advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of site supervision and construction management.
• Experience managing diverse construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and site safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage on-site engineering and technical staff.
• Ensure construction activities follow drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers.
• Conduct site inspections and quality control checks.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on site.
• Prepare progress reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Manage site logistics, material control, and equipment utilization.
• Liaise with Project Manager, consultants, and clients regarding site issues.
• Resolve technical challenges and provide site solutions.

Skills

Site supervision

Civil engineering knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for an on-site role in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will supervise site operations, ensure construction activities follow approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards, and coordinate subcontractors to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering, with 5+ years in site supervision, and registration as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng is advantageous.