Job Description

GIBBs multi-award-winning Integrated Infrastructure Sector provides the roots for communities using innovative and sustainable engineering design, urban planning, and advisory services. Here you will find an environment conducive to helping you make the most of your abilities and skills.This Sector is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Senior Water Design Engineer.We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.The below-listed responsibilities and requirements will be assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previous two positions.Core PurposeProject leader/task leader for consulting engineering in water and sanitation related to engineering projects.
Tasks include planning, design, tender, construction monitoring of projects as well as general responsibilities with respect to marking, proposals and management of staff.
Working with Senior Site Staff to manage Project Administration and resolve technical issues arising on large multidisciplinary, multi-contract bulk water projects.Key Performance Areas

• Programme work and set productivity targets in discussion with the Project Manager.
• Obtain and confirm acceptance of appointments in writing.
• Prepare time/cost estimates for clients on projects.
• Plan and monitor progress of projects.
• Manage and Perform design work as required.
• Prepare project reports, specifications, minutes, correspondence.
• Control the quality and productivity of work done.
• Attend meetings with clients.
• Ensure that specific client and project requirement are implemented.
• Obtain and confirm detailed project briefs and prepare budgets.
• Compile report and bids.
• Ensure Construction Works are built to specifications.
• Ensure quality of work is to acceptable standards.
• Ensure accurate as-built records.
• Assist with the Professional registration of junior staff.
• Ensure conformance of the proposal to the clients requirements.
• Review documents prepared by junior staff.
• Manage project budgets in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Management of project quality.
• Identify and secure new clients.
• Prepare and Review Technical Contract Documents.
• Prepare and Review Technical Design & documentation of projects involving the conveyance and treatment of both Water and Wastewater and associated technologies (e.g. water distribution, pump stations, pipelines and treatment plants)

• Degree
• PrEng Civil (Essential)
• Professionally registered with SCAPCMP (an advantage)

• Bulk Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Design experience is a pre-requisite.
• 15 - 20 years relevant experience.
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience with GCC2015, SABS1200 & COLTO
• Preparation of reports and presentations.
• Competent with Civil Designer, Civil3D and AutoCAD.

• Good Written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Budgeting skills
• Leadership Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Initiative
• Client Focus

• Balanced judgement / decision making
• Integrity
• Resourcefulness
• Reliability
• Team Player

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