Senior Project Engineer – Water & Sanitation Leader

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and training

Generous annual leave

Collaborative work environment

Incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead water and sanitation infrastructure projects in East London, Eastern Cape. The role requires overseeing planning, design, procurement and construction across municipal water supply, wastewater treatment and reticulation systems.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng in Civil or Environmental Engineering, is registered as a Pr Eng with ECSA, and has 8+ years in related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) is required.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in design and management of water and sanitation infrastructure projects.
• Experience in project management including contract administration and financial control.
• Strong knowledge of water/wastewater treatment, hydraulic design, and pipelines.
• Familiarity with SA legislation, SANS standards, and municipal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle for water and sanitation infrastructure projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Oversee design and development of water treatment plants, wastewater treatment works, pipelines, pump stations and related infrastructure.
• Manage budgets, schedules and resources to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, environmental regulations and by-laws.
• Procure consultants and contractors, manage contracts and supervise construction activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and project team members; ensure QA/QC across phases.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Design software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead water and sanitation infrastructure projects in East London, Eastern Cape. The role requires overseeing planning, design, procurement and construction across municipal water supply, wastewater treatment and reticulation systems.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng in Civil or Environmental Engineering, is registered as a Pr Eng with ECSA, and has 8+ years in related projects.