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Lead Civil Engineer

Stratostaff

Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our clients are seeking an experienced professional Lead Civil Engineer to join their team.

Purpose:

Lead the design planning and technical delivery of civil infrastructure upgrade replacement and refurbishment projects ensuring compliance with engineering standards quality requirements and project objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in civil engineering (or equivalent recognised qualification).
Registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) with the relevant professional engineering body.

Advantageous Qualifications:

Masters degree in civil engineering (or equivalent).
Additional training or certifications in one or more of the following:

1. Geotechnical engineering.
2. Traffic engineering.
3. Road and pavement design.
4. Infrastructure design standards.
5. GIS or related mapping technologies.
Experience:

Minimum: 5 years experience in civil infrastructure design or specification.
Preferred: 10 years experience leading infrastructure upgrade replacement or refurbishment projects within industrial or large-scale infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and specification of civil engineering projects.
Prepare and review engineering drawings calculations and technical documentation.
Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards and legislation.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Support project planning budgeting and execution.
Conduct site inspections and provide technical input during construction.
Identify and manage engineering risks and propose practical solutions.
Ensure quality safety and environmental requirements are incorporated into project delivery.

Key Competencies:

Strong civil engineering design expertise.
Project planning and coordination skills.
Technical problem-solving and analytical ability.
Effective communication and stakeholder management.
Leadership and mentoring capability.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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