Lead Engineer – Water Processing and / or Wastewater Treatment Design

Mass Staffing Projects; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company in South Africa seeks a Lead Engineer specializing in water processing and wastewater treatment design. The role involves leading projects, client interactions, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have extensive experience and relevant qualifications in civil engineering and project management.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in design of water and/or wastewater treatment plants.
• Active member in CESA / SAICE / WISA / AWWA.
• Working knowledge of GCC, FIDIC, NEC and JBCC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the water/wastewater treatment section within the water and sanitation division.
• Manage planning, design, and supervision of projects.
• Client liaison and proposal presentations.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Client Liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Post Graduate training in Wastewater / water treatment

Registered as a Pr Eng with ECSA

Pr CPM and/or PMP

Job description

A medium-sized Consulting company with offices across South Africa and a reputation for technical excellence are looking to hire a Lead Engineer with experience in water processing and / or wastewater treatment design to join their Head Office in Pretoria.

Minimum Requirements :

• Recognised Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Relevant Post Graduate training in Wastewater / water treatment.
• Registered as a Pr Eng with ECSA.
• Working knowledge of GCC, FIDIC, NEC and JBCC.
• Active member in CESA / SAICE / WISA / AWWA
• Pr CPM. and / or PMP
• 10-15 years of experience in design of water and / or wastewater treatment plants.
• Experience in the use of Conditions of Contract relevant to the nature of work (NEC, FIDIC, JBCC and / or GCC contracts) is advantageous

Your responsibilities will include :

• Head / lead the water / wastewater treatment section within the water and sanitation division.
• Active marketing of the service with clients, prepare and submit proposals and tender documents.
• Write and present proposals to government, public interest groups, or community group.
• Manage the execution of planning, design, and supervision of projects in this field.
• Work with other specialists to augment skills and capacity.
• Independently manage projects to monitor performance and ensure financial success.
• Perform research and write technical papers for publication or presentation at industry related conferences.
• Participate in professional organizations for marketing, industry recognition and networking.
• Client liaison, including meetings and reporting.
• Keep abreast with technology development and research in the relevant fields of Water & Sanitation.
• Lead, challenge, and inspire technical staff (including coaching / mentoring young professionals / graduate engineers, technologists and technicians through substantive engagement and communication.
• 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).