Job Description

Company Description

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles - we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Key Role:

The successful incumbent will be part of the Highways, Transport Planning, ITS and Rail team in the delivery of rail and pit to port projects. You be part of the rail team and will participate in planning, designing, managing projects and assisting in growing the Africa rail business through engagement with Parastatal and Mining clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Full range of Design Engineering and Project Management activities, including:

Work with teams of engineers / contractors on multi-disciplinary projects, Feasibility Studies and Preparation of Reports, Site investigations and assessments of existing rail infrastructure, Preliminary and Detailed Design delivery, Conduct site/quality supervision and basic project management, Co-ordination of engineering services, Project and Contract Management of Works, including site work, Project Cost Controls and reports, Client interface, Client Rail Tender and Contract Preparation,

Support project team and resources towards delivery of projects within expected timeframes and quality standards


Business development and work winning

Business development:

Participate in business development in defining and deploying the sales strategy, selecting target markets and clients, and in scoping and pricing of services, with particular focus on the South African and regional markets. Participate in preparation and managing proposals for client's projects such as Due Diligence, Technical Advisory services, Owner's Engineering, and other service offerings, and provide inputs for the WSP internal governance process; Manage existing and new customer relationships through efficient client and account management; and Attend internal and external meetings and represent WSP in a suitable fashion according to the company principles at all times. Maintaining relationships with internal divisions, external contractors and clients

Health and Safety

Compliance with Mine's Health and Safety, Induction and Medical requirements and physical ability to conduct track inspections, Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you, Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm, Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Required Experience

B.Eng / BSc/B Tech in Civil Engineering, Registered as a Candidate Professional Engineer with ECSA. Highly advantageous PrEng/PrTech registered with ECSA Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience 1 - 3 years' experience in leading a project team User knowledge of design packages : AutoCAD Civil 3D Rail, Bentley OpenRail, OpenTrack. Knowledge of Track Materials, Geotechnical design and Drainage design. Knowledge of Materials Handling related to railways including Weighbridges and Tipplers. Working knowledge of OHTE and Signalling systems. Knowledge of Rolling Stock and Train Operations. Experience with Railways Safety Regulator standards and requirements. Experience in Freight Rail, Passenger and Light Rail, Experience in the resources industry (Mining) an advantage.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies Taking ownership and being proactive in the working environment Possess initiative and good interpersonal skills Must be a collaborative team player Resilient under pressure to work independently from dispersed location whilst operating as a team Be able to deliver on challenging projects that have tight timelines. Accuracy - Attention to detail and correctness of drawings Committed to delivering excellent levels of service Good communicator.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!


WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.