Senior Civil Engineer - Water & Sanitation (Hybrid)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-driven bonuses

Advanced training and professional dev

Pension and medical aid

Hybrid work environment

Career progression to leadership

Office located in Pretoria

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead water and sanitation infrastructure projects, overseeing design, planning and delivery for pipelines, treatment plants and reservoirs. The role blends essential on-site collaboration with remote work for focused design and analysis.

You will mentor engineering teams, manage budgets and timelines, ensure compliance with SA and international standards, and contribute to business development through proposals and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a water focus.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA or equivalent professional recognition.
• Minimum of 10 years in water and sanitation projects with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, planning and execution of large water and sanitation projects.
• Develop water resource management strategies and feasibility analyses.
• Review designs to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Mentor civil engineers and technicians; manage budgets and schedules.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Oversee site investigations and construction supervision as needed.
• Support business development and proposal activities.

Skills

Water resource management

Hydraulic modeling

Project leadership

Mentoring teams

Regulatory compliance

Client liaison

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead water and sanitation infrastructure projects, overseeing design, planning and delivery for pipelines, treatment plants and reservoirs. The role blends essential on-site collaboration with remote work for focused design and analysis.

You will mentor engineering teams, manage budgets and timelines, ensure compliance with SA and international standards, and contribute to business development through proposals and client liaison.