Senior Water Engineer

Hire Resolve; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A reputable multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Durban is seeking a Senior Water Engineer with over 10 years of experience in leading impactful water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate holds a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering and is Pr Eng registered with ECSA. This role involves mentoring a dynamic team and managing technical documentation. Join a leading firm known for its competitive salary and long-term career development. Ready to make your career-defining move? Contact the hiring manager today.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in water infrastructure and wastewater design.
• Experienced in leading teams and aligning work with cash flow forecasts.
• Proven skills in technical documentation and project stages.
• Experience with grant-funded projects (MIG, WSIG, RBIG).
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact water infrastructure projects.
• Mentor a dynamic team of professionals.
• Manage contracts and deliverable documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure project alignment with cash flow planning and delivery.

Skills

Water infrastructure and wastewater design

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills in English

Familiarity with grant-funded projects

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BSc / BEng Degree in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

iDAS

Wadiso/Epanet

Revit

Surge design software

Job description

A reputable multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Water Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and professionally registered engineer to lead high‑impact water infrastructure projects and mentor a dynamic team of professionals.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc / BEng Degree in Civil Engineering

• Pr Eng registration with ECSA (mandatory)

• At least 10 years’ experience in:

  • Water infrastructure and wastewater design

  • Water treatment plant design

  • Contract management (GCC, JBCC, NEC)

  • Report writing and tender documentation

• Strong experience in:

  • Team leadership and work planning aligned with cash flow forecasting

  • Stakeholder engagement, including clients and contractors

  • Technical documentation for project stages: inception, design, feasibility, etc.

• Familiarity with grant‑funded projects (MIG, WSIG, RBIG)

• Proven experience in:

  • Business plans, master planning (Water/Sanitation), WSDPs, NRW Management Plans

  • NRW and WC/WDM projects (advantageous)

• Proficiency in:

  • AutoCAD, Civil 3D, iDAS, Wadiso/Epanet

  • Revit and Surge design software (beneficial)

• Excellent communication skills in English (isiZulu is a plus)

• Valid Code B (08) driver’s license

• Willingness to relocate to Durban

Why Apply?

• Join a leading firm known for delivering excellence across South Africa

• Lead large-scale, impactful projects in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment

• Competitive salary and long‑term career development opportunities

Ready to make your next career-defining move?

Contact Arista Palin at Hire Resolve today:

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