Lead Engineer Water and Sanitation - Gauteng, Pretoria

Milton Resourcing Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Pretoria is seeking a Lead Engineer specialized in Water and Sanitation. The candidate will manage diverse engineering teams and oversee various water-related projects. Applicants should hold relevant engineering qualifications and possess over 10 years of consulting experience. Strong design skills in water reticulation and treatment plants are essential. This role includes project management, compliance with quality systems, and client interaction.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in the consulting engineering industry.
• Management experience in engineering projects.
• Strong design capability in water reticulation systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and feasibility studies.
• Manage Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians.
• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Mentor graduate engineers and technologists.
• Monitor construction and project performance.

Skills

Carry out research

Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng

NEC

FIDIC

JBCC and GCC contracts

Administrative and human resource management experience

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Civil 3D and relevant design software

Excellent leadership skills

Design of water and wastewater treatment plants

Project management and client liaison of bulk water and sanitation infrastructure

Willingness to travel

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Lead Engineer Water and Sanitation - Gauteng, Pretoria

Carry out research, compile relevant data, evaluation of the technical and financial aspects, complete with cost estimates and budget quotations for civil engineering 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 organizations.
• Carry out preliminary and detailed design for urban and rural water reticulation systems, pump stations rising mains and reservoirs.
• Carry out preliminary and detailed design for urban sewer reticulation systems, outfalls, pump stations and rising mains.
• Produce technical drawings, designs and reports as directed.
• Keeping abreast with technology development and research in the field of Water & Sanitation.
• Co-ordinate and supervise the production of technical drawings, design and reporting inputs by supporting staff.
• Prepare tender and contract documents including detailed specifications, special Conditions of Contract and Bills of Quantities.
• Client liaison, including meetings and reporting.
• Regular liaison and reporting to the Division Head: Water & Sanitation.
• Management and supervision of direct reports.
• Compliance with and managing direct reports compliance with the company's Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015) Business Management System (BMS) and the Project Management Online Guide (PMOG).
• Submission of requests for proposals, expressions of interests, panel applications and tenders.
• Procure and manage specialist sub-service providers on projects.
• Management of projects and monitoring of performance and profitability.
• Construction monitoring and implementation of site construction work as and when required, on a part-time or full-time basis.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage procurement of contractors on projects.

Contract administration on projects as and when required.

Mentor graduate 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.

Desired Skills:

• Carry out research
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng
• NEC
• FIDIC
• JBCC and GCC contracts
• Administrative and human resource management experience
• MS Office Suite
• MS Project
• Civil 3D and relevant design software
• Excellent leadership skills
• Design of water and wastewater treatment plants including reclamation and reuse
• Design
• project management and client liaison of bulk water and sanitation infrastructure
• At least 10 years' experience (postgraduate) in the consulting engineering industry.
• Willingness and the ability to travel locally and in Africa for extended periods of time as and when required.

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years Engineering Technician

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

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