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Job Title
Senior Civil Engineer
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
7 to 10 years
Salary
Negotiable
Job Published
17 January 2026
Job Reference No.
2406634756

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer – Cape Town

Category: Engineering

  • Work with a multi-disciplinary, innovative & talented team in a fast-growing fast paced company
  • Manage complex civil scope

Duties:

  • Deliver accurate civil designs for earthworks, roads, buried services and stormwater systems
  • Survey data interpretation and use
  • Perform accurate engineering design and calculations.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
  • Identify scope variations and prepare relevant documentation accordingly.
  • Interdisciplinary co-ordination of technical aspects of the design.
  • Manage design and drafting resources to achieve agreed deliverable dates and man-hour budgets
  • Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
  • Provide accurate material take-offs as and when required.
  • Assist with the delivery of engineering documentation in relation to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
  • Register and file all relevant engineering documentation in accordance to the Company approved procedures.

Minimum Requirements

  • University Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution
  • 7+ years' postgraduate experience in a similar position.
  • Registered ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist
  • South African citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Cape Town based
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues across all business units.
  • Driven and determined to achieve objectives through continued professional development.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
  • Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
  • Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and solid knowledge within the field of expertise.
  • Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft suite of software packages, including MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

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