Project Engineer

Join our engineering consultancy as a Project Engineer in Bloemfontein where you will help deliver innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges. This position offers exposure to a variety of projects across different sectors with opportunities to develop specialist technical expertise and professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve technical submittments from contractors including material proposals, temporary works designs, and quality control documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards and regulations including those related to structural safety, environmental protection, and construction health and safety.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation that clearly communicate engineering decisions and recommendations to clients, authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Manage construction phase activities by monitoring contractor progress, reviewing method statements, and ensuring works comply with approved designs and specifications.
• Coordinate with architects, planners, environmental specialists, and other stakeholders to integrate civil engineering requirements within broader project objectives and constraints.
• Prepare detailed civil engineering designs including calculations, drawings, and specifications for infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, and earthworks.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor construction quality and identify any deviations from design that require corrective action or design adjustments.
• Conduct site investigations and surveys to gather essential data about ground conditions, existing infrastructure, and environmental constraints that influence design decisions.
• Prepare cost estimates and project programmes for civil engineering works to support budget development and project planning activities from feasibility through to delivery.
• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for bridges, retaining walls, foundations, and other civil engineering structures using current design codes and standards.

Requirements

• Understanding of health and safety regulations including the Construction Design and Management Regulations and their application to civil engineering projects.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with colleagues from different engineering disciplines and external project partners.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles including structural analysis, geotechnics, hydraulics, and materials science applied to infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, or similar tools for producing high-quality design documentation.
• Experience with ground investigation techniques and the ability to interpret geotechnical data to inform foundation and earthworks design decisions.
• Knowledge of construction methods and the ability to assess the buildability and constructability of civil engineering designs in real-world conditions.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to produce clear and concise technical documents suitable for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex engineering challenges and develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Understanding of relevant design standards including Eurocodes and industry-specific guidance documents applicable to civil engineering structures and infrastructure.
• A commitment to sustainable design principles and the ability to consider environmental impacts throughout the engineering design and decision-making process.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards professional registration with a recognised engineering institution such as the Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Postgraduate diploma in a specialist area such as Geotechnical Engineering, Water Engineering, or Transportation Engineering from an accredited programme.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution with studies covering core civil engineering disciplines.
• Relevant industrial experience of at least two years in a civil engineering design or construction role with exposure to infrastructure project delivery.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related specialism with advanced knowledge in a specific area of civil engineering practice.