Senior Specialist

Overview Gig Engineer is seeking a Senior Specialist : Hydrology for its client. Location Woodmead Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaPlattekloof Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Description Technical expertise : Design and lead technical expertise required in flood and stormwater projects. Provide knowledge and experience-based competency to perform discipline-specific consultancy services, such as performing hydrological and hydraulic modelling, stormwater master planning, stormwater management planning, flood risk assessments and informing stormwater designs. Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in- and outside the company in the disciplines required to deliver flood and stormwater projects. This includes the link with data science and digital services, including AI. Prepare technical analyses, advice and report on discipline-specific content that meets the Company's and clients' requirements. Client engagement and Business development: Actively explore opportunities to apply a Digital Way Of Working in the flood and stormwater projects, identify internal and external needs and organise the efforts to automate and standardise processes or make them more efficient. Raise brand awareness on the company's climate resilience expertise in the relevant sectors. Capacity Building: Be a team player and contribute to the skill development and transfer of knowledge of the climate resilience team by mentoring junior and midlevel professionals. Actively share your knowledge and experience with your team and mentor. Create a learning environment where colleagues are trained and can be developed to independent technical resources. Proposals and Project Management: Lead preparation of proposals and tenders. Act as project manager for climate resilience projects or other projects. The incumbent has a sales target of R10million with a 5% increase year on year. Focus mainly on international work. Requirements Minimum Required Qualification : Master's degree in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering or other relevant degree. Professional registration with the relevant professional body - ECSAA project management qualification and registration is advantageous. 10+ years of experience in stormwater and flood resilience projects in the consulting engineering sector. Have technical and practical engineering skills in the relevant disciplines (e.g. stormwater management, flood management, river rehabilitation). Familiarity with stormwater management planning, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, water sensitive urban design (or SUDS) and / or flood management. Experience in hydrological and hydraulic modelling packages, such as HEC‑RAS (1D and 2D) and (PC)SWMM. International working experience i.e. ability to work on international projects and with multi‑disciplinary teams. Track record of successful consultancy, engineering and project management activities. Be creative and pro‑active to identify issues and find the best engineering solutions. Be able to consistently deliver high quality, accurate and timely work. Mobility – a keen interest to travel locally and abroad for project work. Strategic and innovative thinker. External orientation and entrepreneurship i.e. commercially astute with a strong marketing, growth and profit orientation. Emotional intelligence and inspiring others i.e. lead by example, shows cultural sensitivity and stimulates a diverse and inclusive culture. Learning agility and growth mindset i.e. respond and develop in line with changing circumstances and what is needed for the company. An energetic and enthusiastic team player who is willing to collaborate with and work across Advisory Groups in the Company. Analytic thinker with flexible approach and strong problem‑solving skills. Strong leadership skills, motivated and disciplined with a track record of leading multidisciplinary design teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written. An energetic and enthusiastic team player who is prepared to work across Advisory Groups in the Company. Ability to work independently. Digitally inclined, innovative and future ready thinking. Assigning resources to projects. Managing and balancing workload. Coordination amongst Design Managers and Project Managers. Ensure that DWoW (digital way of working) and QMS is implemented on projects. Application Process Interested candidates can apply directly to the job ad or by submitting their CV and a summary of relevant experience with the role title in the subject line to On the response, we may not be able to revert to all applicants individually; therefore, if you have not received a response within 4 weeks from your submission date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Position Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr