Professional Civil Engineer (Bulk Water)

BVi Consulting Engineers - BVi Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

BVi Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Professional Civil Engineer with pump station, bulk water and sewer project experience to lead a design team and coordinate with stakeholders. You will drive technical excellence and mentor junior engineers in a professional consultancy setting.

The role requires strong project management, client liaison and reporting skills, with a proactive, self-starting approach to manage multiple projects from feasibility to close-out.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Civil Engineering.
• Registered with ECSA as a PrEng or PrTech for more than 5 years.
• Minimum 15 years post-graduate experience within a civil engineering consultancy office.
• Extensive Contract and Project Management experience is advantageous, especially on City of Cape Town projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Pro-active and self-starter approach.
• Experience liaising with Clients, Contractors and Stakeholders.
• Experience in compiling reports for all stages of project implementation and good technical report writing skills.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Proficient in: AutoCAD, Civil 3D; MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Project leader and Client liaison for private & public civil engineering projects.
• Compilation of Feasibility-, Design- Tender Adjudication Reports and Project Close-Out Reports.
• Compilation of Technical Specification, Tenders Specifications and Tender Documents.
• Conduct site progress- & technical minutes and site inspections.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Managing of project from Feasibility stage throughout to project close-out, including overall contract management.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, contractors, and relevant local authorities.
• Ensure BVi design standards, technical specifications, and drawing quality are consistently maintained.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to skills development within the team.
• Contribute to internal departmental planning and management - forecasting, invoicing, staff, etc.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Leadership

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Negotiation

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

BVi Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd has a vacancy for a Professional Civil Engineer in their Cape Town office.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Professional Civil Engineer with pump station, bulk water and sewer project experience to form part of an existing design office, provide support by managing a civil engineering design team and liaise with stakeholders and clients within the professional consulting engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project leader and Client liaison for private & public civil engineering projects.
• Compilation of Feasibility-, Design- Tender Adjudication Reports and Project Close-Out Reports.
• Compilation of Technical Specification, Tenders Specifications and Tender Documents.
• Conduct site progress- & technical minutes and site inspections.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Managing of project from Feasibility stage throughout to project close-out, which includes overall contract management.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, contractors, and relevant local authorities.
• Ensure BVi design standards, technical specifications, and drawing quality are consistently maintained.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to skills development within the team.
• Contribute to internal departmental planning and management - forecasting, invoicing, staff, etc.

Key Requirements:

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Civil Engineering
• Registered with ECSA as a PrEng or PrTech for more than 5 years
• Minimum 15 years post-graduate experience within a civil engineering consultancy office.
• Extensive Contract and Project Management experience is advantageous, especially on City of Cape Town projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have a pro-active and self-starter approach
• Experience in liaising with Clients, Contractors and various Stakeholders.
• Experience in compiling reports for all stages of project implementation and good technical report writing skills.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Proficient in: AutoCAD, Civil 3D; MS Office Suite