Civil Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and management of civil engineering projects, including roads, stormwater, earthworks, water reticulation, and sewer infrastructure
• Take full technical ownership of projects, ensuring innovative, cost-effective, and compliant design solutions
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resources, and risk
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, tender documentation, and contractual deliverables
• Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate engineers and technologists
• Conduct site inspections and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards across all project phases

Minimum Requirements (Non‑Negotiable)

• Qualification: BSc Eng, BEng, or BTech in Civil Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 10 years’ post‑graduate civil engineering experience
• Professional Registration:
  • Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng)
  • Minimum 5 years’ post‑professional registration experience
• Technical Capability: Proficient in civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Prokon, or similar
• Mobility: Willingness to travel nationally as project requirements dictate (company-covered)
• Licence: Valid South African driver’s licence

Competencies & Attributes

• Strong designer mindset with sound engineering judgement
• Proven leadership and decision-making ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple concurrent projects
• Strong client relationship management capability

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects nationwide
• Competitive, market-related remuneration aligned with experience and registration
• Fully covered travel and accommodation for out-of-town project work
• A collaborative, professional team environment in Durban or Johannesburg