Senior Civil Engineer Johannesburg

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Johannesburg

Department: Civils

Reports To: Department Manager

Direct Reports: Project Leaders Technicians Technologists and Engineers

Job Purpose

The Senior Civil Engineer will provide leadership and specialist technical expertise in the planning design contract documentation and administration of civil engineering projects. The role includes managing multidisciplinary teams ensuring quality standards driving project delivery and contributing to business development and client engagement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering) NQF Level 7
Labour-Based Construction qualification
Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng / equivalent)

Experience

12 15 years experience in:
- Civil engineering design
- Site supervision
- Contract documentation across a range of civil engineering projects
Minimum 3 years experience in project management of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) or similar labour-intensive projects

Technical Skills & Competencies

Proven expertise in:
- Roads
- Sewer reticulation systems
- Water supply systems
- Stormwater systems
Strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure civil design
Proficient in Civil 3D
Sound understanding of contract administration and construction monitoring
Strong report-writing and documentation skills
Ability to manage budgets man-hours and project finances
Leadership mentoring and people management capability
Excellent client engagement and communication skills
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Technical & Design Leadership

Act as Project Leader / Senior Design Engineer on assigned projects
Perform civil engineering designs including complex civil designs
Review and approve all project designs and drawings
Assist with and initiate formal design reviews across projects
Investigate alternative technical solutions to engineering challenges
Compile and review technical reports and supporting documentation

Project & Contract Management

Assist clients with project inception feasibility and cost estimates
Prepare man-hour budgets and control project finances
Compile project reports data collection and project sheets
Oversee project archiving in line with current requirements
Prepare contract documentation and technical specifications including performance and acceptance criteria
Monitor and administer construction contracts
Manage project staff involved in drafting design and detailing

Quality & Compliance

Maintain and enforce ISO 9001 quality assurance standards
Ensure compliance with engineering statutory and contractual requirements

Business Development & Client Engagement

Take an active role in:
- Procurement of new work
- Marketing and tendering activities
- Client engagement and relationship management
- Identification of future project opportunities
Initiate client surveys and request client reference letters

People Development & Resource Management

Mentor coach and train technicians technologists and engineers
Assist with managing staffing resources within the division
Assist with overseeing and identifying the divisions training needs

General

Perform any other duties reasonably required from time to time by the Department Manager or Managing Director

Senior Civil Engineer Location: Johannesburg Department: Civils Reports To: Department Manager Direct Reports: Project Leaders Technicians Technologists and Engineers Job Purpose The Senior Civil Engineer will provide leadership and specialist technical expertise in the planning design contrac...