Professional Engineer (Water)

Tyron Consultancy; Durban; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a Professional Engineer (Water) in Durban. This role includes responsibilities such as leading a team, managing water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and maintaining client relations. Ideal candidates must possess a BSc/B Eng in Civil Engineering and ECSA registration, along with extensive experience in water-related projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years practical experience in water infrastructure design and contract management.
• Experience in managing GCC, JBCC, and NEC Contracts.
• Proficient in technical report compilation and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the design of water infrastructure projects.
• Manage contracts and client interactions throughout project stages.
• Prepare and oversee project reports, invoices, and tender documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

BSc / B Eng. Degree in Civil Engineering

Professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

Job description

Professional Engineer (Water) required in Durban.

A multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm with offices across the country is looking for a Professionally Registered Engineer (Water) for their offices in Durban.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• – Lead a team of engineers in the water design centre
• Civil Engineer (Water): Design of water infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, boreholes, water/wastewater treatment works, reservoirs, control valves etc.
• Preparation of reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception, feasibility/ business plans, concept & viability, design development, tender & procurement, close-out etc.
• Overall contract/project management, including interaction with clients, contractors & other stakeholders, attendance of progress meetings, preparation of payment certificates, dealing with contractual claims etc.
• Management of staff, including supervision of drawings, designs, reports etc. and the planning of work breakdown structures that align with the company’s internal cash flow projections.
• Preparation of Invoices for all projects under the Water Design Centre
• Preparation of tender documentation, including specification writing, bill of quantities and drawings
• Client liaison and marketing

Requirements:

• Minimum BSc / B Eng. Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Candidate must be Professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng
• Minimum ten (10) years practical experience in the design of water infrastructure, contract management, quality monitoring, report writing, tender documentation etc.
• Experience in leading and training a team of engineers and planning of work breakdown structures that align with the company’s internal cash flow projections.
• Experience in managing GCC, JBCC and NEC Contracts and dealing with claims.
• Experience in compiling reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception reports, design reports, business plans / feasibility studies etc.
• Experience in grant-funded projects (MIG, WSIG, RBIG etc.).
• Experience in compilation of technical reports, business plans and project management.
• Experience in liaising with clients, contractors, other disciplines and various other stakeholders.
• Experience in Water/Sanitation master plans, WSDPs, NRW Management Plans advantageous.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, iDAS & Wadiso/Epanet.
• Experience in Revit & Surge design software beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English. Proficiency in isiZulu advantageous.
• Minimum Code B (08) drivers license
• Willing to relocate to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal