Lead Professional, Water Resources Engineering

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 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. 

• Delivery of water engineering scope on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met

• Engineering design includes but not limiting to the following:

  • Hydraulic designs including general water treatment components, pipelines and pump stations

  • Stormwater design including run-off, culvert, stormwater network

  • Tendering requirement such as BOQ quantification and pricing

• Contractual and project execution according to international and WSP Global standards

• Ensure all work complies with applicable local and international standards, regulations, and WSP quality management systems

• Work across all business units to deliver water services to all sectors in South Africa, Africa and globally

• Participate in innovation in treatment processes, sustainability, energy efficiency, and resource recovery

• Stay current with emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry trends

• Participate in executing water engineering & treatment technologies designs (e.g., biological treatment, membrane systems, advanced oxidation, sludge and brine handling) with integrated multidisciplinary teams to deliver turnkey solutions to clients

• Mentor and coach junior members in relation to all elements of their development including professional registration

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour 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 maintained at all times.

• M. Eng Civil/Chemical engineering

• Honors degree in Water Utilization will be an advantage

• Professional Registered Engineer at Engineering Council of South Africa

• 10 years’ work experience in water engineering 

• 10 years’ consulting experience 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced Water infrastructure and treatment Engineering skills and experience. 

• Skilled in managing high-value client accounts and developing long-term partnerships

• Deep knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies 

• Ability to participate across multidisciplinary teams

GENERIC SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding and fast-paced consulting environment

• A well-developed understanding of the competencies of the participating disciplines within WSP’s water and environmental group and associated operational networks 

• Project build-up and role-out

• Well-developed communication and networking skills 

• Client relationships building and management. 

• Strong technical report writing skills, producing professional reports in fluent English.