Senior Civil Engineer Jobs in Johannesburg

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Leader/Senior Design Engineer on multidisciplinary civil projects
• Lead project inception and costing with clients
• Investigate and propose alternative technical solutions
• Prepare, compile, and review technical and project reports
• Manage project teams responsible for draughting, design, and detailing
• Perform complex civil designs, including roads, water, sewer, and stormwater systems
• Review project designs and drawings, and conduct design reviews for other projects
• Maintain ISO 9001 quality assurance standards across all deliverables
• Prepare man-hour budgets, monitor project finances, and ensure cost control
• Manage tendering processes, including documentation and bid submissions
• Administer contracts, monitor site works, and ensure compliance with technical specifications
• Engage with clients to maintain strong relationships and identify future opportunities
• Mentor, coach, and train technicians, technologists, and engineers
• Assist with staff resource management and oversee division training needs
• Archive completed projects and compile project sheets for reference
• Support business development through marketing, client engagement, and tender preparation
• Undertake any other duties as required by departmental or executive management

Requirements

• BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 7)
• Professional Registration with ECSA (Pr Eng) – essential
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the design, site supervision, and contract documentation of civil engineering projects
• At least 3 years’ experience managing Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) type projects
• Proficient in Civil 3D and experienced in municipal infrastructure design
• Strong technical knowledge of roads, sewerage, water, and stormwater systems
• Proven experience in project management, tender preparation, and client liaison

Desired Skills

• Civil 3D

Desired Accreditations

• Engineering Council of South Africa

Location

Johannesburg