Project Lead

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE028998/MDa

Date posted:

Friday, November 13, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Ready to take the lead and make an impact? Join a dynamic engineering team where you'll drive exciting civil infrastructure projects, lead with confidence and turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions. Your next career move starts here!

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Take the lead on exciting civil engineering projects from concept and planning through to successful delivery Drive design development, technical reviews, site inspections and construction activities Take ownership of project budgets, programmes, resources and quality standards Work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams Prepare, review and oversee technical reports, tender documentation and bills of quantities Ensure projects meet industry standards, regulatory requirements and health and safety regulations Lead, motivate and mentor junior engineers while driving technical excellence Skills & Experience: Minimum 6 years' experience within a consulting engineering environment Strong background in civil infrastructure design and project management Excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills Confident communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities Proficiency in civil engineering design software and Microsoft Office Experience in quality assurance, cost management and construction supervision Qualification: BEng \/ BSc or BTech in Civil Engineering ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist Valid driver's licence Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.

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