Construction Manager (Bridges & Structural Works)

SUMMARY:
An exceptional senior-level opportunity exists for a highly experienced and professionally registered CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (BRIDGES & STRUCTURAL WORKS) to join a major infrastructure and civil engineering project based in Durban.

POSITION INFO:
NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE | NUWE WERK BESKIKBAAR IMISEBENZI EKHONA | UMSEBENZI OMTSHA OKHOYO | MOSEBETSI O MOCHA O FUMANEGANG from #TheRecruitmentGuy Title: Construction Manager (Bridges & Structural Works) Area: Durban Industry: Civil Engineering \/ Infrastructure Development \/ Bridge Construction \/ Structural Engineering Ref No.: TRG 2489 Start Date: As soon as possible \/ Negotiable Type: Permanent Salary: R80 000 - R100 000+ per month TCTC (Negotiable based on experience, registrations, and project exposure) Special Instructions: Extensive bridge construction and structural works experience within the South African infrastructure environment is essential. An exceptional senior-level opportunity exists for a highly experienced and professionally registered CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (BRIDGES & STRUCTURAL WORKS) to join a major infrastructure and civil engineering project based in Durban. This role is ideally suited to a seasoned construction professional with decades of proven site leadership experience across large-scale bridge construction, interchange structures, reinforced concrete works, and major civil infrastructure developments within South Africa. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing all on-site structural and bridge-related construction activities, ensuring that project execution aligns with strict engineering, safety, quality, commercial, and programme requirements. This is a fast-track appointment requiring a technically strong, highly disciplined, and operationally driven individual capable of leading large multidisciplinary construction teams within a high-pressure project environment. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee and manage all site-based bridge and structural construction activities. Ensure all structural and civil works are executed according to approved engineering drawings, specifications, and project standards. Lead construction teams, subcontractors, supervisors, and site personnel to ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved. Manage bridge construction activities including foundations, piling, retaining structures, concrete works, decks, beams, culverts, and interchange structures. Ensure strict compliance with SANRAL specifications, quality standards, and contractual obligations. Coordinate daily construction planning, site logistics, resources, plant, and labour requirements. Monitor construction progress, budgets, programme timelines, and productivity targets. Identify and resolve technical, operational, and construction-related challenges on site. Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems. Chair site meetings and provide regular project reporting to senior management and consulting teams. Coordinate effectively with engineers, quantity surveyors, consultants, suppliers, and client representatives. Review method statements, risk assessments, and construction procedures. Ensure accurate record keeping, progress tracking, and project documentation. Drive quality workmanship and ensure structural integrity across all construction phases. Support commercial and contractual administration where required. Mentor and lead junior site management personnel and technical teams. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Degree \/ Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering qualification. Professionally registered with SACPCMP, ECSA, or equivalent professional body (essential). Minimum 25+ years' construction experience within civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Minimum 10-15 years' dedicated bridge construction and structural works experience. Proven experience on interchange bridges, major road structures, and heavy civil infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of SANRAL specifications, South African construction standards, and civil engineering regulations. Extensive site management and large workforce supervision experience. Strong contractual, programme, and construction planning capability. Excellent understanding of structural concrete, reinforcement, earthworks, formwork, and bridge methodologies. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and high-pressure site environments. Excellent reporting, coordination, and problem-solving capability. Computer literate (MS Office, project planning and reporting systems). Valid driver's licence. Stable employment history with contactable references. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Highly experienced senior site-based construction professional. Strong bridge and structural project exposure is critical. Calm and decisive under pressure. Technically strong with excellent construction coordination capability. Professional leadership approach with strong safety and quality focus. Able to manage fast-moving infrastructure projects and complex site operations. #TheRecruitmentGuy #ConstructionManager #BridgeConstruction #StructuralWorks #CivilEngineering #InfrastructureProjects #SANRAL #SiteManagement #StructuralEngineering #BridgeEngineer #HeavyCivilConstruction #DurbanJobs #CivilConstruction #EngineeringJobs #ConstructionCareers #ProjectManagement #SACPCMP #ECSA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered. Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word \/ PDF) via email to , quoting the correct Ref. Number ( TRG 2489 ) in the subject line. Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable): Tertiary and secondary qualifications Professional registrations (ECSA \/ SACPCMP) Training and certification documentation Driver's licence Project portfolio or project list (advantageous) Previous employment references with contactable details Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements. If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd South Africa CONNECT | LIKE | FOLLOW | SHARE | TAG Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Instagram