Senior Site Engineer - Lead Construction on Western Cape

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit a Senior Site Engineer for projects in Paarl, Western Cape. The role demands a hands-on engineer who will be on site full-time, ensuring safe, efficient delivery in line with drawings and specifications.

You will lead day-to-day site activities, review engineering drawings, liaise with the Project Manager and client representatives, and drive progress across residential, commercial or industrial builds in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in civil engineering or construction management.
• ECSA registration is advantageous.
• Minimum 6 years of site engineering and construction supervision experience.
• Experience managing residential, commercial, or industrial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all on-site construction activities per plans and schedules.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance on site.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site supervisors and labour.
• Conduct daily site inspections and prepare progress reports.
• Manage site logistics including material procurement and equipment use.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate site records and liaise with Project Manager and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Reading drawings

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

ECSA registration (advantage)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit a Senior Site Engineer for projects in Paarl, Western Cape. The role demands a hands-on engineer who will be on site full-time, ensuring safe, efficient delivery in line with drawings and specifications.

You will lead day-to-day site activities, review engineering drawings, liaise with the Project Manager and client representatives, and drive progress across residential, commercial or industrial builds in the Western Cape.