Associate Civil Engineer: Land Infrastructure

Associate Civil Engineer: Land Infrastructure (Wet Utilities) - (ENG-L8.40) Requisition: ENG-L8.40 Job Title: Associate Civil Engineer: Land Infrastructure (Wet Utilities) Category: Permanent (Employee) Contract Type: Full Time Location: Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary) Description: Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact. Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed. What kind of talent do we pursue? We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy. About the Role: We are looking for a Professionally Registered Civil Engineer to join the Land Infrastructure team based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will play an integral role in providing quality design solutions whilst continuously developing our design capability and digital eminence. In this position you will lead the Wet Services team and be responsible for technical delivery, line management and team performance. The role will require a strong focus on technical delivery in the wet utilities realm which includes the water, sewer, irrigation, and stormwater disciplines. With the team’s focus on infrastructure projects in the Middle Eastern region, we are actively recruiting for those passionate about working collaboratively in an engaging, flexible, and creative manner with multi-disciplinary teams in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The incumbent will have a strong design background and provide innovative design solutions through a safe systems design approach and demonstrate a genuine interest in making a difference in our business, to the wider community and providing a winning service to our clients. You will deploy your skills in a digital environment containing diverse analysis and modelling and computational software and continuously strive to improve the technical and modelling ability of the team. Role Responsibilities: Lead complex designs of water, sewage and stormwater infrastructure systems which includes:Water transmission and distribution system design inclusive of storage and pumping system (potable, fire, and irrigation). Sewage conveyance systems including network and pump station design. Stormwater management and conveyance systems. Drive the delivery of 3D modelling as well as multidisciplinary utility infrastructure coordination on projects. Oversee the production of other key project deliverables such as technical reports, specifications, and tender documentation. Be responsible for line management which includes tasks such as performance management, workload management, task delegation and team mentoring. Coordinate with in-country local authority liaisons to obtain approvals and interface with the wider Zutari infrastructure and MEP teams, architects, master planners and other stakeholders. Support business development activities and assist in preparing and coordinating tenders/bids and contribute to winning work initiatives. Establish a clear understanding of project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations. Minimum Requirements: B Sc/B Eng. Degree or B Tech in Civil Engineering. Pr Eng or Pr Tech registered with ECSA with 5 years’ post-registration experience. Minimum of 10 years overall experience in stormwater and wet utilities design. Strong design experience and demonstrated history of leading design teams. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit and/or Bentley or associated discipline-specific design software. Experience of MS Office Suite of Programs, SharePoint, ProjectWise, etc. Working knowledge of BIM processes. Diversity and Inclusion: We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa. #J-18808-Ljbffr