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Principal Civil Engineer – Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment

Western Cape Mid-Senior Posted 30 Oct 2026
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Company / organisation RPO Recruitment
Location Western Cape
Type Mid-Senior
Posted 30 Oct 2026

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Overview

A Principal Civil Engineer (Pr.Eng) opportunity is available with an established engineering consultancy in Cape Town at Principal / Associate level. This role involves leading municipal infrastructure and building-related civil engineering projects, overseeing design and delivery, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, clients and approving authorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA
  • Typically 8+ years of relevant consulting engineering experience
  • Proven design and delivery experience in civil infrastructure associated with buildings, developments and municipal engineering projects
  • Experience in roads and access infrastructure; bulk earthworks and platform design; stormwater management and drainage; sewer and wastewater infrastructure; potable water and fire water infrastructure; and municipal services and external infrastructure connections
  • Strong technical judgement, design and technical review capabilities
  • Strong knowledge of relevant South African design standards, municipal requirements and engineering codes
  • Civil 3D proficiency and a strong understanding of BIM-enabled design and multidisciplinary coordination
  • Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, tender documentation and construction information
  • Ability to undertake technical reviews and sign-off where required
  • Experience coordinating with architects, structural engineers, MEP teams, municipal authorities and other stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Leadership and mentorship skills, commercial awareness and project management capability
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining technical quality and meeting deadlines
  • Structural design experience will be advantageous
  • Experience delivering projects for, or obtaining approvals from, the City of Cape Town will be advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Lead civil engineering design and delivery for building development and municipal infrastructure projects
  • Develop and review designs from feasibility and concept through detailed design, tender and construction
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technologists and BIM/CAD personnel
  • Drive BIM- and Civil 3D-based project delivery, coordinating civil models with other disciplines
  • Undertake technical reviews, design verification and quality assurance
  • Manage project deliverables, programmes, budgets and technical resources
  • Support tender preparation, fee proposals and project pursuits
  • Provide construction-stage technical support, respond to requests for information (RFIs) and undertake site inspections where required
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and approving authorities to support successful project delivery
  • Resolve design challenges using sound technical judgement and maintain engineering quality throughout the project lifecycle

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