Talentix Africa
Engineering & operations

hire civil engineers in africa

You hire a civil engineer when you design, build or supervise roads, buildings, bridges or water works, from feasibility to handover. A good engineer keeps the site safe, the quantities accurate and the works on schedule, which protects both your budget and your reputation.

A few questions, one at a time, then pick a time for a free 30-minute strategy call with our team.

Abroad? See how we hire for the diaspora

What to check when screening

  • Check their engineering degree and, where it applies, their registration with the national engineering body.
  • Look for projects similar to yours in size and type, with their exact role on each.
  • Confirm the software they use, such as AutoCAD, Covadis or Robot.
  • Ask how much time they have spent on site versus in the design office.

Questions to ask in interview

  • How do you check a contractor's bill of quantities before approving it?
  • Tell us about a site problem that threatened the schedule. How did you solve it?
  • How do you make sure safety rules are actually followed on site?

Skills to look for

  • AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Structural design (Robot, SAP2000)
  • Bills of quantities
  • Site supervision
  • Eurocodes and BAEL
  • MS Project planning

Other job titles

  • Structural engineer
  • Site engineer
  • Construction engineer
  • Roads engineer

hire civil engineers by country.

We recruit civil engineers in all 54 African countries and the diaspora: tell us where the person will work when you book.

All countries

how it works.

  1. 1

    You answer a few questions

    Which roles, where, how many people and by when. Two minutes, then you book a free 30-minute strategy call with our team.

  2. 2

    We match you with the right talent

    We search our pool of pre-screened candidates, check skills and references, and interview the best profiles for you.

  3. 3

    In 48 hours, ready to start

    Within 48 hours of the call you get a shortlist of available people. You meet them, you choose, they start.

questions.

How does Talentix recruit for you?

You answer a few questions about the roles you need, then book a 30-minute strategy call with our team. We find and screen the right people, and present them to you within 48 hours, ready to start.

Can you hire civil engineers for remote roles?

Yes. Talentix recruits for on-site, remote and diaspora roles. Tell us where the person will work when you book your call.

How many civil engineers can you hire for us?

From one person to more than 20. Tell us the headcount when you book and we plan the search around it.

Where do your candidates come from?

They are African talents who apply to Talentix, across the continent and in the diaspora, in every sector. Our team interviews every candidate and checks their skills and references before presenting them to you.

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Civil engineer jobs in Africa