Professional Civil Engineer

SUMMARY:
A dynamic Engineering Consulting company, with offices nationwide and a strong track record of delivering professional services to both the public and private sectors, is seeking the full-time expertise of an ECSA-registered Senior Professional Civil Engineer, with proven experience in water projects to join their KwaZulu-Natal team.
This role presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure and building services projects while advancing your career within a growing and progressive firm.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of engineers in the water design center
Civil Engineer (Water): Design of water infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, boreholes, water/wastewater treatment works, reservoirs, control valves etc.
Preparation of reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception, feasibility/ business plans, concept & viability, design development, tender & procurement, close-out etc.
Overall contract/project management, including interaction with clients, contractors & other stakeholders, attendance of progress meetings, preparation of payment certificates, dealing with contractual claims etc.
Management of staff, including supervision of drawings, designs, reports etc. and the planning of work breakdown structures that align with the company’s internal cash flow projections.
Preparation of Invoices for all projects under the Water Design Centre
Preparation of tender documentation, including specification writing, bill of quantities and drawings
Client liaison and marketing

Key Requirements:
Minimum BSc / B Eng. Degree in Civil Engineering.
Candidate must be Professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng
Minimum ten (10) years practical experience in the design of water infrastructure, contract management, quality monitoring, report writing, tender documentation etc.
Experience in leading and training a team of engineers and planning of work breakdown structures that align with the company’s internal cash flow projections.
Experience in managing GCC, JBCC and NEC Contracts and dealing with claims.
Experience in compiling reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception reports, design reports, business plans / feasibility studies etc.
Knowledge of grant-funded projects (MIG, WSIG, RBIG etc.).
Experience in compilation of technical reports, business plans and project management.
Sound communication skills in liaising with clients, contractors, other disciplines and various other stakeholders.
Experience in Water/Sanitation master plans, WSDPs, NRW, Management Plans advantageous.
Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, iDAS & Wadiso/Epanet.
Experience in Revit & Surge design software beneficial.
Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English. Proficiency in isiZulu advantageous.
Medically fit and willing to work on construction sites.
Minimum Code B (08) driver’s license.
Willing to relocate to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Package & Remuneration
Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

Interested?
Please submit detailed and updated CV in MS Word format ASAP!
Kindly take note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only RSA citizens residing in Durban, or willing to relocate to Durban, will be considered.
Should you not receive any feedback within 30 days of application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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