Senior Civil Engineer

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Position: Senior Civil Engineer

Work Type: Permanent

Location: Centurion

JOB SUMMARY

Closely collaborates with the HoD and Executive Directors: Civil Engineering in directing coordinating initiating planning executing monitoring & control integration and closing of the Civil Engineering Projects. Drives general Civil Engineering related design and deliverables

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead manage and guide Engineers technicians draughts persons and delegate work effectively in the Civil Engineering Department.
• Ensure that all employees in the team are supplied with the relevant tools required to perform jobs
• Formulate systems for smooth running of the Civil Engineering section to enable synergy and coherence
• Design Reporting in Civil Engineering section to meet projects objectives.
• Preparation of proposals tender and contract documents for the infrastructure services nationally and internationally.
• Construction monitoring and implementation of site construction work as and when required on a part time basis on at least the following aspects:

1. Ensuring compliance with design/specifications and standards.
2. Ensuring compliance with programme and all knowledge areas.
3. Attending site meetings
4. Preparing reports.

• Do any adhoc office duties as assigned by the HoD: Civil Engineering
• Guide and train in design and other necessary skills to engineers and technicians to ensure continuous professional development
• Keep abreast with technology development and research in the field of water and wastewater engineering
• Coordinate and supervise the production of technical drawings design and reporting inputs by supporting staff
• Client liaison including meetings and reporting
• Compliance with the companys Quality Management System ISO9001 requirements
• Assisting with the preparation of requests for proposals expressions of interest panel applications and tenders
• Management of projects and monitoring of performance and profitability

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS

• BEng (Civil) or equivalent degree.
• Must be professionally registered or registrable with ECSA as PrEng and SAICE Good experience in bulk water and wastewater municipal infrastructure storm water systems earthworks basic road and drainage systems. Some process design experience will be advantageous.
• Experience of managing a team of junior and managers.
• Minimum 15 years in engineering design management and Construction.
• Extensive experience in construction of steel water pipeline pump stations reservoirs abstraction works and water treatment plants.
• Minimum 5 years after professional (ECSA) registration or any other recognised professional bodies
• Proven track in management and leadership within consulting firm.
• Legal knowledge of Employee Equity Act Labour and Employment laws OHS Act Design compliance standards.
• Knowledge of MS Office MS Project various civil and water design software.
• Drivers Licence is Essential.
• Quality Management Ensure that there is ISO compliance.
• Regular interprovincial and international site visits and meetings.
• Salary is negotiable.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Can take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.
• Can lead and supervise a team to achieve business objectives in all circumstances.
• Can negotiate influence and persuade stakeholders in projects to achieve positive solutions to any challenges which may arise.
• Can troubleshoot and strategize to meet the longterm vision of the company.
• Ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to demonstrate the competencies of taking initiative and achieving results.
• Able to work as independently as well as part of a team.
• Approach every query / task with an open mind.
• Excellent communication people and team management skills.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
• Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values.
• Ability to motivate and lead the team in line with the Company culture ensuring high standards of compliance.
• Effective Communication
• Strong leadership and management
• Complex Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Pay attention to details
• Analytical Reasoning

Remote Work :

No