Job Description

A large consulting company with offices across South Africa and internationally is looking for a Senior/Associate Pipeline Engineer. This role can be based in either Johannesburg or Cape Town

Minimum requirements:

Engineer/ Technologist with either Civil Mechanical or Process Engineering background, professionally registered will be advantageous.

Significant technical experience in clean / potable water pipeline design, Non-Newtonian applications such as slurries and pumping/booster stations and/or wastewater network and associated infrastructure design

An in-depth knowledge of the layout and interconnectivity of treatment works processes (including the selection of appropriate methods of construction and materials for water-retaining structures, pipework and plant typically found on treatment works sites)

A working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment process design, geotechnical engineering, structural design and hydraulics

Proven ability to lead a portfolio of technical projects, ensuring compliance with relevant quality assurance and technical standards and support the development of less experienced staff.

Knowledge and experience of use of different pipe materials and installation techniques

Experience of working in multi-disciplinary water pipeline and networks projects with other technical disciplines including environmental specialists, geotechnical, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers

You will have a good understanding of designers responsibilities under Construction Designs in relation to Health and Safety and other regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing guidance and technical leadership across our programmes throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support

Leading the delivery of wastewater, slurries and/or potable water pipeline schemes to budget, programme and quality standards

Developing engineering solutions to growth challenges, as well as complex trunk main burst repairs, bespoke design solutions for clean water asset repair and maintenance, mains rehabilitation, new meter and valve installations, design of new and improving on existing tailings pumping facilities and development of asset condition assessments in a collaborative approach with the contractor

Proactive management of design risk to deliver constructable design solutions

Producing and reviewing and approving (the latter if professionally registered) detail design engineering calculations, specifications, bill of quantities, datasheets, drawings and reports

Supporting continuous improvement of procedures and processes to drive efficiency and innovation, contributing to the application of our digital engineering initiatives

Directing and developing a team of design staff, supporting their professional development

Engaging regularly with the Client and stakeholders to build and maintain positive collaborative relationships

Working collaboratively across disciplines to ensure the efficient delivery of projects within your portfolio

Contributing to commercial success through forecasting and risk management, and the production of bids and proposals

Project Managing and ensure project documentation control.

Should you meet the above requirements, please send a detailed CV to or call Roxanne/Hannah/Stella on XXX-XXXX.

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