Principal Civil Engineer
MSP Staffing · Cape Town
- Employer
- MSP Staffing
- Location
- Cape Town
- Posted
- 30 October 2026
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About the job
Our client is seeking an experienced and professionally registered Civil Engineer to join their Cape Town team at Principal level. This opportunity is suited to a technically strong engineering professional with extensive consulting experience in municipal infrastructure and building-related civil engineering, coupled with proven project leadership and client management capabilities. Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution. • Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA. • Typically 8+ years of relevant consulting engineering experience. • Proven experience in civil infrastructure design and delivery for building developments and municipal engineering projects. • Strong technical knowledge of roads, access infrastructure, bulk earthworks, platform design, stormwater, sewer, wastewater, potable water, and fire water systems. • Experience with municipal services and external infrastructure connections. • Strong understanding of South African engineering standards, municipal requirements, and relevant design codes. • Proficiency in Civil 3D and an understanding of BIM-enabled design and multidisciplinary coordination. • Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, tender documentation, and construction information. • Ability to undertake technical reviews and design sign-off where required. • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering and municipal infrastructure projects. • Manage designs from feasibility and concept development through detailed design, tender, and construction stages. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technologists, and BIM/CAD personnel. • Coordinate civil designs and models with architects, structural engineers, MEP teams, and other consultants. • Conduct technical reviews, design verification, and quality assurance. • Manage project deliverables, budgets, programmes, and technical resources. • Support tender submissions, fee proposals, and business development initiatives. • Provide construction-stage technical support, respond to requests for information, and conduct site inspections when required. • Liaise with clients, municipal authorities, and other stakeholders to facilitate project approvals and successful delivery. Advantageous Experience: • Experience in structural design. • Previous involvement in projects requiring City of Cape Town approvals. • Experience operating at Principal or Associate level within a consulting engineering environment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Submit your CV to engineering.jobs@mspstaffing.co.za or call 021 555 0432. Visit our website for more exciting career opportunities: https://mspstaffingza.co/
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