Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer / Senior Technologist : Water And Sanitation

Talent Acquisition Consulting; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer to lead water and sanitation projects in East London. This role involves managing project performance, overseeing construction monitoring, and ensuring quality through rigorous inspections. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of consulting experience, a strong background in project management, and a commitment to professional development. Join a dynamic team where your leadership and technical skills will drive impactful projects in the community, contributing to sustainable water solutions. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in consulting, focusing on project management and water infrastructure.
• Registered with ECSA as a professional engineer, with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, ensuring performance and profitability.
• Conduct site inspections and manage construction monitoring activities.
• Prepare tender documents and manage the tender process.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Monitoring

Water Infrastructure Projects

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

BTech (Civil) or equivalent

Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

FIDIC

Civil 3D

Job description

REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE : EXECUTIVE MANAGER : WATER AND SANITATION-EAST LONDON

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• BTech (Civil) or equivalent accepted by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng.
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience in the consulting industry.
• Mandatory for majority of experience to be in project management and construction monitoring of water infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in the use of FIDIC.
• Competency in using MS Project and MS Office suite.
• Advantageous experience / skills:
• NEC
• Use of Civil 3D and / or Civil and other relevant design packages
• Preliminary and detailed design for urban and rural water reticulation systems, pump stations rising mains and reservoirs.
• Preliminary and detailed design for urban and rural sewer reticulation systems, outfalls, pump stations and rising mains.
• Feasibility studies, business plans.
• Tender and contract document preparation.
• Ability to generate work for the company.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills coupled with a sense of urgency and a participative management style.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a dynamic team.
• Have a keen eye for detail and work accurately under pressure.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

• Ability to travel locally and internationally if required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of projects and monitoring of performance and profitability.
• Contract administration and inspection as well as construction monitoring, as necessary, and management of site staff.
• Carry out site inspections and other assigned construction monitoring activities in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System’s requirements as set out in the applicable work instructions and checklists.
• Attend meetings and write notes and reports.
• Produce progress reports.
• Carry out research, compile relevant data, evaluation of the technical and financial aspects, complete with cost estimates and budget quotations for proposals.
• Manage Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and site staff throughout the planning, design, tender, implementation and close out stages of various water and sanitation projects.
• Conduct research and carry out feasibility studies.
• Prepare business plans for submission and approval by DWS, MIG and other relevant funding organisations.
• Supervising the production of technical drawings, designs and reports as directed.
• Prepare tender and contract documents including detailed specifications, special conditions of contract and bill of quantities.
• Check all drawings, designs, reports and documents produced in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.
• Manage tender processes, conduct tender evaluations and report to the client.
• The Engineer shall report directly to the Executive Manager : Water and Sanitation-East London.
• Management of staff and mentoring of engineers, technologists and technicians.
• Maintain regular and continued professional development through on the job training, in-house courses, seminars or outsourced specialist training as required and as agreed with the designated Executive Manager or other Responsible Person.