Senior Site Engineer – Major Infrastructure Gauteng

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Site Engineer to oversee construction activities in Randburg . This role is critical for ensuring that construction projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to the specified quality standards. You will be responsible for interpreting engineering designs, managing site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with project plans and schedules. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical knowledge of construction methods and materials, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of site safety and quality control.

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Site Engineer to oversee construction activities in Randburg . This role is critical for ensuring that construction projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to the specified quality standards. You will be responsible for interpreting engineering designs, managing site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with project plans and schedules. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical knowledge of construction methods and materials, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of site safety and quality control.

• Supervise and manage day-to-day on-site construction activities to ensure adherence to project plans and timelines.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules, and translate them into site operations.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel to ensure efficient workflow.
• Conduct quality control inspections and ensure all work meets specified standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily reports, progress updates, and safety logs.
• Implement and enforce strict health and safety protocols on the construction site.

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Site Engineer or in a similar construction supervision role.
• Proven experience in managing site operations for building or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction techniques, materials, and best practices.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work on diverse construction projects in the Randburg area.
• Contribution to medical aid and retirement fund.
• Potential for career advancement within the company.
• A supportive and safety-conscious work environment.

• Acts as technical interface with customers, establishing professional relationships to ensure that the project requirements are fully defined and agreed.
• Ensures that required prerequisites (e.g., design inputs, tools, documentation, deliverables, schedule, budget) are in place prior to commencing work.
• Produces functional and concept technical design specifications and provides technical leadership, support, and expertise for single discipline
• Ensures that the engineered solution meets project requirements in terms of functionality, standards, quality, and supporting documentation and implementation process at minimum cost.
• Ensures that work assignments are executed to appropriate standards and quality systems (Implementation, Test and Documentation)
• Monitors and controls assigned work scope against the project plan, ensures effective change control, and identifies risks / opportunities.
• Proactively recommends potential quality and efficiency improvements within the engineering group
• Shares technical knowledge with project team, supervisor, own discipline, and other engineering disciplines
• Reports progress and technical problems to project manager with regards to relevant project work.
• Actively contributes in the pre-engineering phase of a project. As such, identifies to the customer which information is required before project starts.

• Availability for and performance of duties outside of normal working hours.
• Assist (be available as required) for after hours and emergency services requirements associated with the client base.
• Oversee update of site-specific documentation and quality assurance information.
• Accurate and timeous completion and preperation of project job administration for…