Site and Civil Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Community infrastructure involvement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Site and Civil Engineer to oversee construction projects on-site in Soweto. The role combines hands-on site management with civil engineering oversight to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and to design specifications.

You will coordinate site operations, manage resources, and resolve technical challenges in real-time, contributing to project success and community development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of site engineering and civil construction supervision experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for site coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise daily construction activities on site, ensuring adherence to project plans.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and site labor for smooth project execution.
• Monitor earthworks, drainage, and basic structural elements on site.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on site.
• Perform quality checks to ensure work meets required standards.

Skills

Civil engineering

Site supervision

Construction management

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a diligent Site and Civil Engineer to oversee construction projects on-site in Soweto . This role combines hands-on site management with essential civil engineering oversight, ensuring that all construction activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project designs and specifications. You will be responsible for coordinating site operations, managing resources, and ensuring the quality of work executed. This position is ideal for an engineer who is adept at managing field operations and resolving technical challenges in real-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise daily construction activities on site, ensuring adherence to project plans.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and site labor to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor and control site works, including earthworks, drainage, and basic structural elements.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations on site.
• Perform quality checks and ensure that all construction work meets required standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in site engineering and civil construction supervision.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans and technical documents.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and safety practices.
• Ability to manage site resources effectively and troubleshoot construction issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective site coordination.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for site-specific allowances.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement within project management.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Direct involvement in tangible community infrastructure development.