Civil Engineer

The purpose of this Civil Engineer role is to manage and coordinate all aspects of construction projects from initiation and prepare and submit daily.

The position is located in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. Punctuality, dedication, and a willingness to help others are highly regarded here. The company fosters a positive culture where effort and initiative are recognised. Ready to apply? Send through your CV and a short introduction.

The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Implement and enforce site-specific health and safety plans in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, ensuring all personnel undergo site induction and sign the required registers before commencing any work.
• 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.
• 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.

Site Management & Supervision

• 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.
• Manage and coordinate all on-site construction activities including setting out, earthworks, concrete pours, steel fixing, bricklaying, and finishing trades, ensuring every phase progresses according to the approved programme and quality benchmarks.

• Strong project management skills including ability to plan, schedule, and resource activities using project management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients and consultants.
• For artisan roles, a recognised trade certificate in bricklaying, carpentry, or plumbing issued by a relevant training authority.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, with SACPCMP registration where required.
• A degree or national diploma in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related built environment discipline.