Job Description

A reputable multi-disciplinary engineering firm is seeking a qualified and experienced Water Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Durban.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of engineers in the water design centre
• Design of water infrastructure, including bulk pipelines, pump stations, boreholes, water/wastewater treatment plants, 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 companys 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

• Education: BSc / BEng in Civil Engineering (minimum).
• Professional Registration: Must be 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 companys 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.
• Experience in grant-funded projects (MIG, WSIG, RBIG etc.).
• Experience in compilation of technical reports, business plans and project management.
• Experience in liaising with clients, contractors, other disciplines and various other stakeholders.
• Experience in Water/Sanitation master plans, WSDPs, NRW Management Plans advantageous.
• Software Proficiency:

• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, iDAS, Wadiso/Epanet
• Beneficial: Revit, Surge design software
• Added advantage, experience in NRW and WC/WDM projects.
• Other requirements

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English. Proficiency in isiZulu advantageous.
• Minimum Code B (08) drivers license
• Willing to relocate to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.