Division Water Infrastructure REPORTS TO Section Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time. Primary Position Purpose This position is responsible for providing professional and technical services on projects within the Functional group and for providing assistance to the Finance Manager, Section Manager and Professionals/Consultants in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects. Key Responsibilities Develop increased design ability and quality Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality Provide technical solutions and develop appreciation of outcomes Able to present / represent their technical work Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets Supervises small team of Engineers/Technologist Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle Manage sub-consultants Communicate with the client on general matters Work on multiple projects/contracts at the same time Draft and implement Works Authorisations/ Variation Orders Asses Contractor’s claims and draft recommendations/ rulings/ determinations Coordinate tasks and staff Provide support for the verification of subconsultants invoices Provide technical support to other FG’s Develop and maintain existing client relationships and maintain good client satisfaction Assist in the financials and financial management/planning of projects Do forecasting and revenue recognition Assist in marketing and development approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from clients- generate repeat business Assist in winning and delivering projects and new work for the section Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget Mentoring graduates Work allocation to the team members and ensuring effective utilisation of team members Managing all or sections of projects Submission of EOIs, RFQ’s, tenders and Proposals for the section and to provide input into large infrastructure projects as required Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets Key Performance Indicators Professionalism Quality and timeliness of reporting Technical Delivery Planning of workload to meet deadlines Knowledge and implementation of SMEC’s systems and procedures Brand awareness and SMEC cultural development Reporting to meet project and internal requirements Business development Develop and foster client relationships Bulk Pipeline design experience will be an added advantage. Pumpstation design experience will be an added advantage. Good knowledge of local market Master’s degree will be an added advantage Recommended Qualifications, Skills and Experience Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college in Civil Engineering Minimum 6 years, but ideally 10+ years of experience Relevant Professional Registration Ability to effectively write reports Professional delivery and appearance to ensure SMEC image is maintained Courteous and business orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment Project financial knowledge, budgeting, forecasting and invoicing #J-18808-Ljbffr