Principal Roads Engineer

About the Role Our client, a prominent engineering consultancy with a significant footprint in infrastructure development, is seeking a Principal Roads Engineer to join their team in
** Kimberley**. This senior position is key to leading the design, planning, and project management of major road and highway projects across the Northern Cape. You will leverage your extensive expertise in road design, traffic engineering, and construction supervision to deliver high-quality, safe, and sustainable transportation solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a proven ability to manage complex projects and client relationships, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the Northern Cape region.

This hybrid role requires a dedicated presence in the
** Kimberley
* * office, complemented by flexible remote work arrangements.

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of road and highway infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed road alignment, geometric design, and pavement designs.
• Conduct traffic impact studies, network analysis, and traffic management planning.
• Oversee the preparation of technical specifications, contract documents, and bills of quantities.
• Manage project teams, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff.
• Ensure designs comply with SANRAL standards, municipal requirements, and relevant legislation in
  ** Kimberley**.
• Conduct site visits for investigation, supervision, and quality assurance.

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation or Road Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration with ECSA is essential.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in roads engineering, project management, and design.
• Expertise in road design software (e.g., Civil Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D) and traffic modeling tools.
• In-depth knowledge of road construction materials, techniques, and quality control.
• Proven experience managing large-scale road infrastructure projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Experience working on projects within the
  ** Kimberley
  * * or Northern Cape region is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical aid and pension fund, and significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement. This hybrid role allows for a dynamic work-life balance, combining collaborative office engagement in
** Kimberley
* * with remote work flexibility. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure in the region.