Civil Engineer (Water)

Lusaphops; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (Water) in Durban. The successful candidate will manage and design water infrastructure projects, oversee contract management, and prepare essential reports. A degree in Civil Engineering and five years of practical experience are required, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team and engage directly with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years practical experience in the design of water infrastructure.
• Experience in managing GCC & JBCC contracts and dealing with claims.
• Experience in compiling reports for all stages of project implementation.
• Experience in grant-funded projects (MIG, WSIG, RBIG etc.).
• Experience in Water/Sanitation master plans, WSDPs, NRW Management Plans is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Design of water infrastructure, including pipelines and pump stations.
• Preparation of reports for project implementation.
• Overall contract/project management.
• Management of junior staff.
• Preparation of tender documentation.
• General client liaison and marketing.

Skills

Design of water infrastructure

Contract management

Quality monitoring

Report writing

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Civil 3D

Proficient in Wadiso/Epanet

Education

BSc/B Eng in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Wadiso/Epanet

Job description

Our client in the consulting engineering firm is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer (Water) with extensive experience in the design of water infrastructure, contract management, quality monitoring, report writing etc.

This role is based in Durban.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Form part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Civil Engineer (Water): Design of water infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, boreholes, water/wastewater treatment works, reservoirs, control valves etc.
• Preparation of reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception, feasibility / business plans, concept & viability, design development, tender & procurement, close‑out etc.
• Overall contract / project management, including interaction with clients, contractors & other stakeholders, attendance of progress meetings, preparation of payment certificates, dealing with contractual claims etc.
• Management of junior staff, including supervision of drawings, designs, reports etc.
• Preparation of tender documentation, including specification writing, bill of quantities and drawings.
• General client liaison and marketing.

Requirements

Minimum BSc, B Eng.

Degree in Civil Engineering.

Minimum five years practical experience in the design of water infrastructure, contract management, quality monitoring, report writing etc.

Experience in managing GCC & JBCC contracts and dealing with claims.

Experience in compiling reports for all stages of project implementation.

Experience in grant‑funded projects (MIG, WSIG, RBIG etc.).

Experience in Water / Sanitation master plans, WSDPs, NRW Management Plans advantageous.

Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D & Wadiso / Epanet.

Looking to register as a Professional Engineer within the next 24 months.