Senior Transportation Engineer
Hire Resolve
Cape Point, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 24 October 2025 - Closing Date 24 December 2025

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Job Description

A leading engineering consultancy is actively seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a BSc/BTech in Transport Engineering and Pr Eng / Pr Tech registration, and a minimum of 8 years' experience, to drive growth by managing complex transportation planning and design projects. The role involves technical design, project leadership, and ensuring the delivery of sustainable infrastructure solutions that make a lasting impact on regional mobility. If you have a passion for engineering excellence and an entrepreneurial mindset, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading and managing the technical design and delivery of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and geometric road design projects.
  • Conducting and overseeing advanced transport modeling, feasibility studies, and detailed design documentation for urban and regional road networks.
  • Providing specialist advice and technical input to multidisciplinary project teams to ensure the integration of transport solutions.
  • Managing client and stakeholder relations, including engaging with local authorities and communities to facilitate project approvals and implementation.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the technical development and quality control within the transportation division.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant South African engineering standards, policies, and contract administration requirements.
  • Contributing to business development efforts by preparing proposals and tenders for new transportation infrastructure initiatives.

Requirements:

  • B Sc/B Tech in Transport Engineering.
  • Pr Eng / Pr Tech professional registration.
  • 8+ years of post-registration experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or geometric road design.
  • Strong technical background in transport modelling and design software (e.g., Civil 3D is a strong asset).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage the technical delivery of complex infrastructure solutions.
  • Experience in client management and engagement with local authorities/stakeholders.
  • Proven capacity to mentor junior staff and ensure quality control on engineering deliverables.
  • Commitment to engineering excellence and the delivery of sustainable infrastructure.

Contact Hire Resolve for you next career-changing move.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on [email protected] or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

 

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.