Senior Urban Infrastructure Design Engineer (Pr Eng) - Consulting Industry

ATS Client; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment's client, a well-established engineering consulting firm, seeks a Senior Urban Infrastructure Design Engineer in Cape Town to lead design and project delivery of urban roads and underground municipal services.

You will oversee design quality, contract administration, and tender/cost-estimation activities while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering is essential.
• MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration with ECSA is required.
• Minimum 10 years post-registration experience in urban infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Experience with municipal infrastructure, urban roads, and underground services.
• Strong communication, coordination and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Civilsoft Bill and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Act as Contract Engineer / Employer's Agent for urban infrastructure projects.
• Prepare tender documentation and construction cost estimates.
• Lead design and quality management for urban roads and underground services.
• Perform contract administration duties in line with standard forms of contract.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and liaise with clients, stakeholders and authorities.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Ensure all work complies with company standards, client requirements and statutory regulations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Civilsoft Bill

MS Office

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering

MEng/MSc in Civil Engineering

Job description

RPO Recruitment's client, a well-established engineering consulting firm in South Africa, is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Urban Infrastructure Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town as soon as possible.

This is a key technical and project leadership role within their Urban Infrastructure division, involving the design and delivery of complex urban roads and underground municipal services projects. You will be responsible for overseeing design and project execution, managing quality, performing contract administration, and leading tender documentation and cost estimation activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as Contract Engineer / Employer's Agent for urban infrastructure projects
• Prepare tender documentation and construction cost estimates
• Lead design and quality management for urban roads and underground services
• Perform contract administration duties in line with standard forms of contract
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and liaise with clients, stakeholders, and authorities
• Apply sound engineering judgment to develop practical and cost-effective solutions
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and technical staff
• Ensure all work complies with company standards, client requirements, and statutory regulations

Requirements

• BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering (essential)
• MEng/MSc in Civil Engineering (preferred)
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Minimum of 10 years post-registration experience in urban infrastructure design and project delivery
• Proven experience with municipal infrastructure, urban roads, and underground services
• Sound knowledge of contract documentation, construction methods, and contract administration
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Civilsoft Bill, and MS Office

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications