Lead Civil Designer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Designer to lead civil design activities on major projects, providing technical direction to design teams, ensuring quality deliverables, and supporting successful project execution from concept through construction. The role is based in Johannesburg.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil design teams on medium to large engineering projects.

• Develop and review civil design deliverables, including:

• Site grading and earthworks layouts.

• Roads and access routes.

• Drainage and stormwater systems.

• Underground services layouts.

• General civil arrangement drawings.

• Coordinate civil design activities with structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Review and manage 2D CAD drawings and 3D model deliverables.

• Develop project schedules, manpower forecasts, and design execution plans.

• Monitor design progress, budgets, and key deliverable milestones.

• Perform quantity take-offs and support material and construction estimates.

• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, project specifications, and client requirements.

• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• National Diploma, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering Design or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience in civil design within mining, minerals processing, infrastructure, industrial, or EPCM environments.

• Proven experience leading civil design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project activities.

• Strong understanding of:

• Earthworks and grading design.

• Stormwater and drainage systems.

• Roads and transportation layouts.

• Site development and infrastructure design.

• Construction and field practices.

• Experience reviewing engineering deliverables and managing design quality requirements.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in:

• AutoCAD

• Civil 3D

• Smart 3D or similar 3D design platforms

• Smart Review or equivalent model review tools

• Strong understanding of engineering design standards, specifications, and workflows.

• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management

• Technical problem-solving

• Planning and organizational skills

• Client and stakeholder engagement

• Quality assurance and compliance

• Effective communication and collaboration

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Bradley Ramrattan at bradley.ramrattan@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.