Lead Engineer – Water And Sanitation

Talent Acquisition Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Lead Engineer for water and sanitation infrastructure projects across South Africa. The role requires a Professional Engineer with over 10 years of consulting experience to lead projects, mentor juniors, and ensure excellent communication with clients. If you have a strong background in bulk water systems and infrastructure project management, this opportunity enables you to make a significant impact on communities.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer or Technologist.
• 10+ years of consulting engineering experience.
• Solid leadership and HR management exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies and detailed designs.
• Produce and review tender documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Are you ready to take the lead on impactful water and sanitation infrastructure projects across South Africa and the continent?An industry-leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive excellence in design, project delivery, and client engagement within their Water & Sanitation Division.

If you're a registered Professional Engineer or Technologist with a strong background in bulk water systems, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure project management — this is your opportunity to make a difference.What you will be doing : Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, tendering, implementation, and close-out of water and sanitation projects.Conduct feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed designs for water and sewer systems, pump stations, and reservoirs.Prepare business plans and submissions for funding (e.g., DWS, MIG).Liaise with clients and stakeholders, ensuring excellent project delivery and communication.Produce and review tender documentation, specifications, and contract documents (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, GCC).Mentor junior engineers and contribute to ongoing professional development within the team.Oversee project administration, financial performance, and compliance with ISO : and internal project management systems.?

What You Bring : BSc / BEng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering with Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng registration.10+ years of consulting engineering experience, with solid leadership and HR management exposure.Experience in the design and management of bulk water, sanitation infrastructure, and treatment works.Strong proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Civil 3D, and other design software.Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.A detail-oriented, deadline-driven mindset with a collaborative approach.?

Bonus Points : A Master's degree in Civil Engineering.Experience with water reuse and reclamation design.Willingness to travel locally and across Africa for project delivery.Ready to lead transformational projects that impact communities?Apply now and join a forward-thinking firm where innovation, collaboration, and excellence are at the core of every project.