Senior Energy & Infrastructure Project Leader

Arup; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Income protection

Training & development

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Project Manager with energy and infrastructure expertise to lead complex, multi-sector projects in the Built Environment. The role requires guiding the full lifecycle from stakeholder engagement to design, construction, and QA.

Based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, you will drive detailed execution plans, collaborate across teams and ensure compliance with standards, regulations and permits while managing risks and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a PE registration (Pr Eng) required or equivalent.
• Master's degree is advantageous for senior project leadership.
• Certifications such as CEM or SACPCMP are preferred.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector (wind, solar, and other sustainable power projects).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with clients and Arup teams to integrate technical activities and achieve project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, legal regulations, environmental requirements, and permits.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining strong relationships with governments, communities, suppliers, contractors, and team members.
• Drive quality control measures to meet performance objectives and deliver outstanding service to clients.
• Oversee project progress, reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Apply energy and infrastructure knowledge, leveraging Arup's knowledge network to adopt best practices.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of construction processes and project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Project team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration

Master's degree (advantageous)

Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or SACPCMP

Job description

Arup is seeking a Senior Project Manager with energy and infrastructure expertise to lead complex, multi-sector projects in the Built Environment. The role requires guiding the full lifecycle from stakeholder engagement to design, construction, and QA.

Based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, you will drive detailed execution plans, collaborate across teams and ensure compliance with standards, regulations and permits while managing risks and delivering high-quality outcomes.