Occasional tasks include typing, dialing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching. Lifting up to 20 pounds may be required. Frequent computer use and visual acuity—including close, color, distance, depth perception, and focus adjustment—are essential.
Your assignments Producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and flood defence structures such as pump systems and pipe networksPresenting project details and technical information to colleagues and clientsWriting reportsManaging project budgetsKeeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelinesWriting and advertising tender documents and managing contractsLiaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliersSupervising local staff and site workersUsing a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation softwareMaintain effective relationships with members of all divisions and departments responsible for performing services related to the projectPrepare construction cost estimates, perform construction monitoring and coordinate field activities Your profile University degree (M.Sc.) in civil engineer, mechanical engineer, process or environmental engineer or other suitable qualification Experience in the preparation of master plans, feasibility studies, tender documents and construction planning, and/or experience with construction supervision, project management and/or commissioning of water supply and/or wastewater treatment facilities.Preferably 5 years of professional experience in international consulting/engineering in the field of urban water management, preferably in projects financed by bilateral and multilateral donor organisations and development banksStructured approach to work a high degree of flexibility, initiative, persuasiveness and negotiation skills as well as the ability to work in a team Willingness to travel extensively Good knowledge of written and spoken English and preferably an additional business language (French, Spanish, etc.)