PP 15848 - Civil Engineer – Cape Town

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

PP 15848 - Civil Eng..

Date posted:

Monday, June 9, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Highly Neg on experience

SUMMARY:
Civil Engineer – Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Our Client is a modern multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a 68-year established presence in South Africa. They have embraced the need to uncover innovative and environmentally protective solutions within all its designs and development procedures

Job Description

You will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for contributing to infrastructure projects. This role involves working on various civil engineering projects, including condition assessments, stormwater management, and infrastructure upgrades.

Your responsibilities will include:

Condition Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of civil infrastructure components, identify defects, and determine their impact on structural integrity.
Defect Analysis: Utilize defect rating systems to identify and categorize deterioration (e.g., corrosion, cracks) by severity.
Technical Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on infrastructure conditions, repair procedures, and long-term maintenance strategies.
Communication and Coordination: Engage with municipal stakeholders and clients to ensure project objectives are aligned and deadlines are met.
Data Analysis: Process visual observation data to provide moderate confidence-level estimates of repair needs and future risks.
Stormwater Management: Participate in stormwater management projects, including site assessments, hydraulic modeling, and developing conceptual designs for stormwater diversions, detention ponds, and drainage infrastructure upgrades.
Project Management: Take on project management responsibilities, including organizing meetings, taking minutes, and communicating directly with clients.
Design Development: Contribute to the design development process for various civil engineering projects.
Client Communications: Maintain effective communication with clients, providing updates and addressing any concerns.

Qualifications

BSc/BEng
PrEng / PrTech Eng

Skills

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on condition assessments, stormwater management, and infrastructure projects.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in civil engineering software (e.g., Civil Designer for stormwater modeling), Microsoft Excel, and other relevant tools.
Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work well under pressure. A natural leader with the ability to improvise and adapt to changing circumstances.
Natural leader and effective under pressure
Capable of report writing, presentations, invoicing, and client communications

Benefits