Principal Engineer

SUMMARY:
Principal Engineer

POSITION INFO:

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Business Development

• Build and maintain strategic client relationships.

• Support business growth by marketing water engineering capabilities.

• Provide specialist technical advisory services to clients.

• Contribute to tender preparation and multidisciplinary bids.

Project Delivery

• Lead and manage water sector projects from concept to completion.

• Provide specialist technical direction and quality control.

• Prepare and review designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.

• Oversee procurement, contractor appointment, and site handover.

• Manage commercial and technical execution of projects.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

• Implement cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.

• Conduct technical design reviews.

Project Governance, Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and risk management processes.

• Maintain auditable project documentation aligned with Quality Management Systems.

• Uphold Health & Safety standards in office and construction environments.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical leadership and supervision to project teams.

• Mentor and develop Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians.

• Support continuous professional development initiatives.

• Contribute to discipline standards, templates, and best practices.

Education & Qualifications

• B.Eng, B.Tech, National Diploma, or National Higher Diploma in Engineering.

• Professional Registration (e.g., Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng or equivalent).

• Ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of engineering experience.

• At least 5 years post-professional registration experience.

• Proven experience on large-scale and/or multidisciplinary projects.

• Experience in both technical leadership and commercial project management.

Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of water and sanitation engineering principles.

• Strong understanding of applicable local and international standards.