REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE: EXECUTIVE MANAGER: WATER AND SANITATION-EAST LONDON

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

/ BTech (Civil) or equivalent accepted by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng.
At least 10 years’ relevant experience in the consulting industry.
Mandatory for majority of experience to be in project management and construction monitoring of water infrastructure projects.
Extensive experience in the use of FIDIC and GCC.
Competency in using MS Project and MS Office suite.
Advantageous experience / skills:
- NEC
- Use of Civil 3D and/or Civil Designer and other relevant design packages
- Preliminary and detailed design for urban and rural water reticulation systems, pump stations rising mains and reservoirs.
- Preliminary and detailed design for urban and rural sewer reticulation systems, outfalls, pump stations and rising mains.
Feasibility studies, business plans.
Client liaison.
Tender and contract document preparation.
Ability to generate work for the company.
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills coupled with a sense of urgency and a participative management style.
Excellent leadership and management skills.
Strong administrative skills.
Ability to work independently, but also as part of a dynamic team.
Have a keen eye for detail and work accurately under pressure.
Deadline driven.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Ability to travel locally and internationally if required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of projects and monitoring of performance and profitability.
Contract administration and Inspection as well as construction monitoring, as necessary, and management of site staff.
Carry out site inspections and other assigned construction monitoring activities in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System’s requirements as set out in the applicable work instructions and checklists.
Attend meetings and write notes and reports.
Produce progress reports.
Carry out research, compile relevant data, evaluation of the technical and financial aspects, complete with cost estimates and budget quotations for civil engineering proposals.
Manage Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and site staff throughout the planning, design, tender, Implementation and close out stages of various water and sanitation projects.
Conduct research and carry out feasibility studies.
Prepare business plans for submission and approval by DWS, MIG and other relevant funding organisations.
Supervising the production of technical drawings, designs and reports as directed.
Prepare tender and contract documents including detailed specifications, special conditions of contract and bill of quantities.
Check all drawings, designs, reports and documents produced in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.
Manage tender processes, conduct tender evaluations and report to the client.
The Engineer shall report directly to the Executive Manager: Water and Sanitation-East London.
Management of staff and mentoring of graduate engineers, technologists and technicians.
Maintain regular and continued professional development through on the job training, in-house courses, seminars or outsourced specialist training as required and as agreed with the designated Executive Manager or other Responsible Person.