Lead Engineer – Water and Sanitation

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POSITION INFO:

Are you ready to take the lead on impactful water and sanitation infrastructure projects across South Africa and the continent?

An industry-leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive excellence in design, project delivery, and client engagement within their Water & Sanitation Division. If you're a registered Professional Engineer or Technologist with a strong background in bulk water systems, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure project management — this is your opportunity to make a difference.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, tendering, implementation, and close-out of water and sanitation projects.

• Conduct feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed designs for water and sewer systems, pump stations, and reservoirs.

• Prepare business plans and submissions for funding (e.g., DWS, MIG).

• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, ensuring excellent project delivery and communication.

• Produce and review tender documentation, specifications, and contract documents (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, GCC).

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to ongoing professional development within the team.

• Oversee project administration, financial performance, and compliance with ISO9001:2015 and internal project management systems.

? What You Bring:

• BSc/BEng/BTech/Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering with Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng registration.

• 10+ years of consulting engineering experience, with solid leadership and HR management exposure.

• Experience in the design and management of bulk water, sanitation infrastructure, and treatment works.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Civil 3D, and other design software.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

• A detail-oriented, deadline-driven mindset with a collaborative approach.

? Bonus Points:

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• Experience with water reuse and reclamation design.

• Willingness to travel locally and across Africa for project delivery.

Ready to lead transformational projects that impact communities?
Apply now and join a forward-thinking firm where innovation, collaboration, and excellence are at the core of every project.