Lead Engineer – Water and Sanitation

Talent Acquisition Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading consulting engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a Lead Engineer for their Water & Sanitation Division. This role involves leading project teams, managing designs and implementation of water infrastructure, and ensuring communication with clients. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree, extensive consulting experience, and strong leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking firm committed to innovation and excellence in community-impacting projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting engineering experience.
• Strong background in bulk water systems and wastewater treatment.
• Registered Professional Engineer or Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies and detailed designs.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Civil 3D

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 ISO9001 : 2015 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.