Site Engineer - Road Construction

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Site Engineer to contribute to major road construction projects in and around Paarl, Western Cape. You will be responsible for setting out, supervising civil works, and managing site resources to ensure safety, quality, and alignment with design specs.

The role offers hands-on site experience within a leading construction firm in the Paarl region. You will collaborate with project teams, monitor materials and workmanship, and prepare daily progress reports.

Qualifications

• Experience with civil construction projects preferred.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong emphasis on safety and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate setting out and supervision of earthworks, pavement construction, and associated civil works.
• Ensure that all construction activities are executed in line with approved design drawings and specifications.
• Monitor and control the quality of construction materials and workmanship on site.
• Implement and enforce strict health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Manage daily site activities, including the coordination of plant, equipment, and labor.
• Prepare daily site progress reports, recording key activities, resources used, and any issues encountered.
• Liaise with the project team, including supervisors, foremen, and surveyors, to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in the measurement of completed works for interim payments.

Skills

Setting out

Site supervision

QA/QC

HSE compliance

Report writing

Tools

Survey equipment

CAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable civil engineering contractor, is seeking a dedicated Site Engineer to contribute to significant road construction projects in and around **Paarl, Western Cape**. This role is fundamental to the day-to-day execution of civil works, ensuring that construction activities are carried out efficiently, safely, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards. You will be responsible for setting out, supervising construction activities, and managing site resources. The ideal candidate will possess a practical understanding of road construction techniques and a strong commitment to safety and quality. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable site experience and develop your career within a leading construction firm in the **Paarl** region. We foster a collaborative environment where expertise is valued and growth is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate setting out and supervision of earthworks, pavement construction, and associated civil works.
• Ensure that all construction activities are executed in line with approved design drawings and specifications.
• Monitor and control the quality of construction materials and workmanship on site.
• Implement and enforce strict health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Manage daily site activities, including the coordination of plant, equipment, and labor.
• Prepare daily site progress reports, recording key activities, resources used, and any issues encountered.
• Liaise with the project team, including supervisors, foremen, and surveyors, to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in the measurement of completed works for interim