Civil Engineer (Principal)

The Hiring House; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier engineering firm in Pretoria is looking for an experienced Project Delivery Manager. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, manage water infrastructure projects, and drive business development efforts. With over 10 years of experience in the water sector, you will engage with public and private clients, oversee operational performance, and contribute to talent development. This role demands strong leadership, strategic oversight, and experience in risk management. A Master's degree in Civil Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience working with public and private sector clients.
• Strong experience in client engagement and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and project managers.
• Manage and deliver a range of water infrastructure projects.
• Drive growth of existing service offerings and identify business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship skills

Project management

Client engagement

Business development

Risk management

Education

Honors or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities : Project Delivery

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers and project managers
• Manage and deliver a range of water infrastructure projects from design through implementation
• Provide technical and strategic oversight across water infrastructure projects
• Drive effective project implementation, addressing risk factors and oversee the projects technical planning process.
• Continuously improve project delivery by incorporating international best practices

Growth and Business Development

• Drive growth of existing service offerings and identify business opportunities
• Develop and implement strategies aligned with the organisations vision
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key public sector stakeholders (e.g. municipalities, water boards)
• Lead strategic initiatives that support organisational expansion and sector leadership

Business Operations

• Provide operational leadership to support delivery and expansion of services
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance business performance
• Oversee risk management of operational matters direction
• Contribute to talent development through coaching, mentoring, and leadership support
• Collaborate with senior leadership as a though partner on key decisions and strategic direction

Qualifications and Experience :

• Honors or Master's degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years experience in water / wastewater infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience working with public and private sector clients
• Comprehensive knowledge of water governance, utility models, infrastructure finance and regulatory compliance, with demonstrated ability to apply this experience
• International experience is a key requirement
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams
• Strong experience and proven track record in client engagement, business development, and risk management (technical and commercial)
• Professionally Registered Engineer (local or international)