Civil Engineer

Reporting to the relevant manager, the Civil Engineer will prepare and submit daily and supervise subcontractors and on-site labour at an organisation in East London, Eastern Cape.

You will be supported to take on more as your confidence grows. You will find a workplace that respects your time and your contribution. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Investigate all incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts thoroughly by conducting root cause analysis, implementing preventative measures, and preparing detailed investigation reports for the construction manager, client representative, and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments across all work areas including excavations, scaffolding, working at height, and confined spaces, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions within the agreed timeframes to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment on site is inspected daily by competent operators, that inspection checklists are completed diligently, and that any defective equipment is immediately tagged out of service and removed from the work area.

Project Coordination & Planning

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using project management software such as Microsoft Project, identifying critical path activities, resource requirements, and key milestones to guide weekly work planning and resource allocation.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and MEP consultants to resolve design queries, request technical clarifications, process variation orders, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces seamlessly on site.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the project manager and client, documenting achievements, resource utilisation, weather delays, and any emerging issues impacting schedule or budget performance.
• Manage procurement scheduling and material take-offs from approved drawings and bills of quantities, raising requisitions timeously to ensure materials are available when needed without disrupting the construction programme or causing idle labour.

Site Management & Supervision

• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour across multiple work fronts by allocating daily tasks, monitoring productivity and workmanship, conducting regular toolbox talks, and addressing any performance or conduct issues immediately and decisively on site.
• Conduct daily site inspections to verify that all work conforms to engineering drawings, architectural specifications, and approved method statements, identifying and documenting any deviations or non-conformances for rectification within agreed timeframes.
• Manage the delivery, storage, and distribution of construction materials to site including aggregates, cement, reinforcing steel, and formwork, ensuring correct quantities and specifications arrive on time to avoid costly programme delays.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• A minimum of five years of construction industry experience with at least two years in a supervisory or management role.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities when dealing with unforeseen site conditions or technical challenges.
• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to travel between the office and construction sites as required.
• For artisan roles, a recognised trade certificate in bricklaying, carpentry, or plumbing issued by a relevant training authority.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients and consultants.