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We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Engineer to join a prestigious company in the infrastructure consulting sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, from water and sanitation systems to roads and structural engineering, ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure projects from inception to completion.

Job Purpose:
The Civil Design Engineer will be responsible for project planning up to detail design, documentation, and project implementation, including the preparation of close-out reports for infrastructure projects. This role ensures the successful delivery of projects by overseeing planning, execution, and completion across various sectors. The Design Engineer will drive project timelines, cost-effectiveness, and quality standards to achieve client satisfaction, revenue goals, and compliance with all industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Building Business Development and Growth:

• Identify and recommend new project opportunities within existing client accounts to support incremental revenue growth.

• Collaborate with the Divisional Head and business development team to pitch project-specific solutions to prospective clients, showcasing the company’s expertise and value.

• Research and analyze industry trends to identify emerging project opportunities, proposing adjustments to services or approaches to keep the company competitive.

• Foster partnerships with sub-consultants, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support project efficiency and cost-effectiveness, thereby enhancing the service portfolio.

• Provide input on project proposals and bids, ensuring realistic timelines, budget considerations, and resource needs are accurately reflected to secure profitable projects.

Managing Risk & Compliance:

• Oversee project execution from inception to close-out report.

• Ensure quality control for all civil and structural engineering projects during project implementation, including monthly progress reports to clients.

• Implement risk management practices specific to each project to ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.

• Conduct regular audits and compliance checks to confirm adherence to quality standards and project requirements.

Performance and Accountability:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocations, ensuring alignment with client needs and company standards.

• Lead project kick-off meetings to align all team members, stakeholders, and clients on project goals, roles, and responsibilities.

• Coordinate the integration of project management tools and software, ensuring all team members can monitor progress, communicate effectively, and access essential documents.

• Conduct detailed risk assessments for each project phase to identify potential issues early, including timeline delays, resource shortages, or unforeseen costs, and proactively develop contingency plans.

• Manage project schedules rigorously, balancing workload and resources to keep the project on track. Adjust plans and timelines as necessary, communicating updates to clients and stakeholders promptly.

• Oversee procurement and resource allocation, ensuring that materials, equipment, and team capacity align with project requirements and milestones.

• Perform quality control checks throughout the project lifecycle to ensure deliverables meet both client specifications and the company’s standards, addressing issues immediately as they arise.

• Foster strong collaboration among project teams by facilitating regular progress meetings, ensuring all departments (engineering, finance, and administration) are aligned and updated on project status.

• Conduct project close-out reviews to document lessons learned, assess project successes and areas for improvement, and gather client feedback to apply best practices to future projects.

• Prepare and submit detailed project reports to the Divisional Head, summarizing milestones achieved, budget adherence, client satisfaction, and overall project performance.

Manage People and Accountability & Culture:

• Manage project team members, providing guidance, feedback, and support to optimize performance.

• Encourage a culture of accountability and continuous improvement among project team members.

• Identify training and development needs to enhance team capabilities and project performance.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related client interactions, providing updates and addressing concerns promptly.

• Develop strategies to build and maintain positive client relationships, ensuring expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of civil engineering design experience in infrastructure consulting or a similar field, with proven results in managing complex projects.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Customer Focus

• Effective Communication

• Problem Solving

• Accountability

• Integrity

• Adaptability

Technical Competencies:

• Infrastructure Consulting

• Project Management

• Business Management

• People Management

• Reporting

• Safety and Health

• Budget Management