Senior Civil Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a senior civil engineer to lead the design and development of bulk water supply systems and sewer networks in Gauteng. You will oversee feasibility studies, prepare cost estimates, and develop technical specifications while coordinating across disciplines.

With at least 10 years' experience and professional registration (PrEng/PrTechEng) or equivalent, you will mentor teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with international standards.

Qualifications

• BSc. Eng. or equivalent required with professional registration.
• Masters degree an added advantage.
• Experience in bulk water and sewer project design and implementation.
• Report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of bulk water supply systems, including pipelines, pumping stations, and reservoirs.
• Lead design and development of sewer systems including rising mains and WWTW (Wastewater Treatment Works).
• Develop feasibility studies, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate design of water and sewer infrastructure with other disciplines.
• Oversee planning and execution of bulk water and sewer projects from inception to completion.
• Provide leadership and manage the team, including mentorship.
• Perform financial planning and management.
• Manage risk and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant national and international standards and regulations (e.g., environmental health and safety).
• Engage in integrated water resources management.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Financial planning

Risk management

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

BSc. Eng. (Civil) / B.Eng. Civil or BTech Civil or equivalent

SAQA verification

Masters Degree in Civil Engineering (added advantage)

Registered with ECSA as PrEng or PrTechEng

Project Management Registration (SACPCMP) added advantage

Minimum 10 years experience, with 3 years at senior level

Experience in bulk water and sewer project design/implementation

Tools

Civil 3D

Civil Designer

WaterGEMS

Job description

Lead the design and development of bulk water supply systems including pipelines, pumping stations, and reservoirs.

Lead the design and development of sewer systems including rising mains and WWTW (Wastewater Treatment Works).

Develop feasibility studies, cost estimates, and technical specifications.

Coordinate design of water and sewer infrastructure with other disciplines.

Oversee the planning and execution of bulk water and sewer projects from inception to completion.

Provide leadership and manage the team, including mentorship.

Perform financial planning and management.

Manage risk and contracts.

Ensure compliance with relevant national and international standards and regulations (e.g., environmental health and safety).

Engage in integrated water resources management.

Perform other tasks related to the position.

Qualification Requirements

BSc. Eng. (Civil) / B.Eng. Civil or BTech Civil or equivalent.

SAQA verification required where applicable.

Masters Degree in Civil Engineering is an added advantage.

Registered with ECSA as PrEng or PrTechEng.

Project Management Registration (SACPCMP) is an added advantage.

Minimum 10 years or more of relevant experience, with at least 3 years at a senior level.

Experience in bulk water and sewer project design and implementation.

Bulk water and bulk sewer infrastructure master plans.

Feasibility studies, design, and construction of water supply and sewer schemes.

Report writing and presentation skills.

Surge analysis.

Pump stations.

Water Treatment Works (WTW) & Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW).

Contract administration and project management.

Knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, and GCC).

Software Literacy

Civil 3D or Civil Designer or WaterGEMS.