Civil Engineer – Cape Town

Permanent

Ref #15828-PP

philip@pcs-sa.co.za
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

 

Salary/Package
Highly Neg on experience
Benefits

Inclusive

Job Post Expiration
2025-07-07

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