Pretoria: Civil Engineer (Principal)

Responsibilities: Project Delivery – Lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers and project managers – Manage and deliver a range of water infrastructure projects from design through implementation – Provide technical and strategic oversight across water infrastructure projects – Drive effective project implementation, addressing risk factors and oversee the projects technical planning process. – Continuously improve project delivery by incorporating international best practices Growth and Business Development – Drive growth of existing service offerings and identify business opportunities – Develop and implement strategies aligned with the organisations vision – Build and maintain strong relationships with key public sector stakeholders (e.g. municipalities, water boards) – Lead strategic initiatives that support organisational expansion and sector leadership Business Operations – Provide operational leadership to support delivery and expansion of services – Identify and implement improvements to enhance business performance – Oversee risk management of operational matters direction – Contribute to talent development through coaching, mentoring, and leadership support – Collaborate with senior leadership as a though partner on key decisions and strategic direction Qualifications and Experience: – Honors or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering – 10 years experience in water/wastewater infrastructure – Demonstrated experience working with public and private sector clients – Comprehensive knowledge of water governance, utility models, infrastructure finance and regulatory compliance, with demonstrated ability to apply this experience – International experience is a key requirement – Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams – Strong experience and proven track record in client engagement, business development, and risk management (technical and commercial) – Professionally Registered Engineer (local or international)