Durban: Civil Engineer posted by Zecutive Consultants

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in water infrastructure design and project management to lead our team at Zecutive Consultants in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering successful projects, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in various software tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in the water design center
• Design of water infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, boreholes, water/wastewater treatment works, 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 company’s 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

Requirements

• Minimum BSc/B Eng. Degree in Civil Engineering
• Candidate must be Professionally 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 company’s 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.
• Knowledge of grant-funded projects (MIG, WSIG, RBIG etc.).
• Experience in compilation of technical reports, business plans and project management.
• Sound communication skills in liaising with clients, contractors, other disciplines and various other stakeholders.
• Experience in Water/Sanitation master plans, WSDPs, NRW, Management Plans advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, iDAS & Wadiso/Epanet.
• Experience in Revit & Surge design software beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Medically fit and willing to work on construction sites.
• Minimum Code B (08) driver’s license.

Salary & Benefits

• Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

Application Instructions

Please submit detailed and updated CV in MS Word format ASAP!