Senior Project Manager and Engineer (Water)

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000358/LL

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
A well respected international engineering consultancy's SA team based in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced design engineer (PrEng or PrCPM) with construction management and project management experience in water infrastructure projects.

They are looking for someone with strong project management experience.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

A relevant undergraduate engineering degree
Professional registration with ECSA and SACPCMP (advantageous)
In depth experience with water focused civil engineering projects which could include pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants.
Sufficient experience in NEC3 contracts and project management.
Quality control and construction contract management.
African experience.
Good people skills in developing relationships with clients, colleagues and various stakeholders, Strong written communication and report writing skills.

Key responsibilities:

The primary focus of the role is to be based in the Client’s office in Tshwane to support the successful implementation of a large bulk water supply scheme in South Africa as a Lenders Technical Advisor.
This role will require you to be proactive to ensure timely approval of the various aspects of the project and to engage with the company’s knowledge base and lead collaboration across a wide network of technical experts.
The role involves inter-office working and assisting with knowledge transfer between Arup colleagues across the continent.
You will play a part in the ever-increasing digital transformation of our business, seeking new ways to increase our efficiency through automation and to offer new services to our clients through our integrated digital approach to design.
There will be opportunities to broaden your skills through international experience in assisting with the appraisal and delivery of water infrastructure schemes.

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