Senior Water & Sanitation Engineer - Lead Projects

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with expertise in water and sanitation for projects across Gauteng. Based in Randburg, you will design, plan, and manage water treatment plants, distribution networks, sewer systems, and wastewater facilities to protect public health and the environment.

You will lead project teams, liaise with municipal clients and contractors, and ensure timely delivery within regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional registration as Pr. Eng. with ECSA is mandatory.
• 8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience with water and sanitation specialization.
• Experience in design of water distribution, sewer networks, and wastewater treatment processes.
• Proficiency with hydraulic modelling software (EPANET, WaterCAD, SWMM) and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, hydraulic models, calculations, and construction specifications.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Conduct site investigations, feasibility studies, and condition assessments of existing infrastructure.
• Liaise with clients, municipal authorities, and contractors; ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional registration as Pr. Eng. with ECSA

Tools

EPANET

WaterCAD

SWMM

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with expertise in water and sanitation for projects across Gauteng. Based in Randburg, you will design, plan, and manage water treatment plants, distribution networks, sewer systems, and wastewater facilities to protect public health and the environment.

You will lead project teams, liaise with municipal clients and contractors, and ensure timely delivery within regulatory standards.