Senior Site Engineer - Mossel Bay On-Site Lead

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a Mossel Bay project. You will supervise site operations, interpret drawings, and ensure compliance with design and safety standards on an on-site role.

The candidate should have a Civil Engineering background with 6+ years in residential/commercial/industrial construction and strong leadership and communication skills. Experience with surveying and CAD tools is advantageous, and relocation to Mossel Bay is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in site engineering or similar role on residential, commercial, or industrial construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings and specifications.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations on construction sites.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and team leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site engineering activities ensuring compliance with plans and specs.
• Supervise foremen and skilled laborers to ensure efficient work execution.
• Interpret drawings and ensure accurate on-site implementation.
• Conduct quality checks to meet standards and specifications.
• Manage site logistics including materials, storage, and equipment usage.

Skills

Site supervision

Reading drawings

Stakeholder liaison

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Construction Management degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Surveying equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a Mossel Bay project. You will supervise site operations, interpret drawings, and ensure compliance with design and safety standards on an on-site role.

The candidate should have a Civil Engineering background with 6+ years in residential/commercial/industrial construction and strong leadership and communication skills. Experience with surveying and CAD tools is advantageous, and relocation to Mossel Bay is expected.