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)

Location: Pretoria, ZA

Posted Date: 10/12/2025