Civil Engineer (Principal)

The Hiring House; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering management firm in Pretoria is seeking a seasoned professional to lead and deliver water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, and a proven track record in business development and client engagement. Critical responsibilities include mentoring a team of project managers, driving growth in service offerings, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience working with public and private sector clients.
• Professionally Registered Engineer (local or international).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and project managers.
• Manage and deliver water infrastructure projects from design to implementation.
• Drive growth of existing service offerings and identify business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Risk management

Stakeholder 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)