Senior Professional Engineer: Civil

Gig Engineer
is seeking a
Senior Professional Civil Engineer
on behalf of its client based in Johannesburg.

As a
Senior Airport Civil Engineer
, you will form part of the
South African Aviation
team and will work with our colleagues in Airport Asset Design based in the Netherlands. With your background and knowledge in civil engineering, you would lead our Airports civil team while having the opportunity to garner or further develop your experience in consultancy services within the Aviation Profession.

While providing Airside Civil Engineering and Project Management solutions for our clients, you would address individual aspects and/or specific systems. You assist in the provision of project solutions in a multi-disciplinary environment and airport operational processes.

As a member of our Airport Civil Engineering team based in Johannesburg, South Africa, you will work on projects worldwide and:

• Discipline lead in design projects and take responsibility for project results and deliverables.
• Develop engineering solutions.
• Help expand our capabilities.
• Project manage medium to large-scale multi-disciplinary projects.
• Business development.
• Assist in other Airport Civil Engineering-related consultancy services.

In this position, you will perform the following tasks as part of the Civil Engineering team:

• Responsible for 2D/3D geometrical design modelling work of civil airport infrastructure (e.g. runways, taxiways, aprons, earthworks, drainage, etc.) according to international airport codes and standards (ICAO).
• Carry out associated calculations for input into the design reports, specifications and the bills of quantities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams within a BIM environment, assist with BIM model coordination using CDE platforms and tools such as Asite, Vault and BIM360.
• On the project level, operate as an integral member of the design team and interact with other discipline designers, such as pavements and airside systems.
• Collaborate on the automation of design processes and development of 3D design tools.
• In the Aviation Team co-operate with and share knowledge with other designers.

Requirements

What you bring

Working in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams spread across different countries is no problem for you.

You incline towards technical work on systems and would like to further explore this domain in the world of aviation and further professionalise yourself there. Besides that, you have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification from a recognised institution. A post-graduate qualification is preferable.
• Professional registration (PrEng/PrTech/PMP) is preferable.
• 13 or more years of work experience in consulting engineering, as a designer/modeller in infrastructure projects such as roads, pavements and drainage.
• Minimum 8 years of specific experience in contract administration and project management.
• An affinity for civil engineering design with some experience/exposure in aviation is preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software, including Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and Programming using Dynamo, Python, etc. will be advantageous.
• Proven track record in business development and success in generating business from public and private sectors with an understanding of both environments.
• Management experience at a strategic and operational level, with a sound knowledge of financial and project management concepts.
• Must be able to network with clients and stakeholders at a senior level.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Behavioral competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills
• Proven leadership qualities with the ability to obtain buy-in and cooperation from staff and forge a team that works well together.
• Strategic thinker who is financially astute with strong marketing, growth and profit orientation
• Result-oriented – good business sense and proven track record in business delivery
• Ability to build good relationships with clients
• Good organisational skills and project management competencies

Mobility

• The candidate must be able and willing to extensively travel within the region and overseas, including international assignments based upon business requirements.