Senior Site Engineer: Large-Scale Building Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive medical aid

a provident fund

professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Site Engineer for a leading construction client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead on-site engineering for large-scale building projects and supervise site engineers, ensuring alignment with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree and a minimum of 6 years’ site experience, with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of South African building codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years of site engineering experience on large-scale building projects.
• Experience mentoring site engineers and coordinating with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide site engineers and technical staff daily.
• Ensure work follows approved drawings, specs, and quality standards.
• Review/MISA construction methods, statements, and risk assessments.
• Monitor progress and address technical challenges with practical solutions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and PM team to maintain workflow.
• Manage setting out, accuracy, and adherence to design.
• Oversee QA/QC and materials testing for compliance.
• Maintain detailed site records and progress reports.
• Ensure on-site health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Liaise with designers, architects, and consultants to resolve issues.

Skills

Site supervision

Reading drawings

Quality control

Mentoring teams

Problem solving

Communication

Civil Engineering

SA codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Site Engineer for a leading construction client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead on-site engineering for large-scale building projects and supervise site engineers, ensuring alignment with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree and a minimum of 6 years’ site experience, with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of South African building codes.