Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer specializing in water and wastewater systems in Cape Town. This pivotal role supports major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with a UK-based team. The ideal candidate will possess a BTech/BSc in Civil Engineering, 7+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, driving technical innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in water/wastewater civil engineering projects.
• ECSA registered (PR Eng / PR Tech / Candidate).
• Strong understanding of design codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design tasks on infrastructure projects.
• Develop design deliverables like calculations and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and support construction teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Technical Innovation

Collaboration

Education

BTech/BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Play a pivotal role in innovative infrastructure projects supporting water and environmental solutions.

Engineering (Civil, Water, Infrastructure) | Location: Cape Town | Hours: 8am5pm SAST | Competitive salary

About Our Client

Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering organisation with decades of proven success delivering high-quality engineering and construction solutions across the UK and internationally. With a strong presence in water, energy, nuclear, and defence sectors, they pride themselves on in-house innovation, offsite manufacturing, and end-to-end EPC project delivery.

Their Cape Town office is a growing hub supporting major UK water industry frameworks. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and forward-thinking team delivering sustainable and complex infrastructure.

The Role: Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

This role involves leading and coordinating civil design engineering work for water and wastewater treatment projects. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver detailed designs from concept through to construction, collaborating with UK-based stakeholders and ensuring compliance with Eurocodes, OHSA, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil design tasks on major and moderate scope infrastructure projects.

• Interpret client requirements and develop design deliverables such as calculations, sketches, reports, and risk assessments.

• Coordinate condition surveys and integrate survey outputs into civil design.

• Use AutoCAD AEC software to develop site layouts, structures, buried assets, and temporary works.

• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and other design disciplines.

• Perform technical bid evaluations and ensure supplier designs meet compliance standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical innovation within the team.

• Support construction teams with design clarification and site-based guidance.

About You

• 7+ years experience delivering water/wastewater civil engineering projects.

• BTech/BSc in Civil Engineering; ECSA registered (PR Eng / PR Tech / Candidate).

• Strong understanding of design codes, safety standards, and water industry requirements.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Fluent in English with excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Organised, adaptable, and committed to continuous professional development.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-driven environment with UK time zone collaboration.