Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Cape Town
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 division's training needs

General

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

Skills Required