Senior Civil Engineer (Water) - Infrastructure

ArupJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Overview

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Our South Africa team is currently looking for an experienced water‑focused Senior Civil Engineer with excellent Project Management experience to join our dynamic team working on innovative and exciting infrastructure projects in Africa. Water impacts millions of people across the African continent, and with population growth and climate change, Africa is a high‑need area for holistic water solutions. We are building an agile, forward‑thinking water team to positively impact people, livelihoods and the environment.

The Opportunity

The primary focus of the role is to assist with the successful implementation of a large bulk water supply scheme in South Africa. This role requires proactive engagement to secure timely approvals and to collaborate across Arup’s knowledge base with a wide network of technical experts. You will also work on a broad range of water focused infrastructure projects across Africa including water resources / supply, treatment, reuse, water flood resilience and stormwater management, being involved at all stages of the project cycle from strategic definition and conceptual design through detailed design and implementation, including technical advisory and due diligence. There will be inter‑office collaboration and knowledge transfer across Arup colleagues, and opportunities to broaden skills through international experience.

You will have the opportunity to engage in Arup’s digital transformation efforts, exploring automation and an integrated digital approach to design, and to contribute to socially useful work that has meaning for communities we serve.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from respecting, sharing and connecting diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

Responsibilities

Assist with the successful implementation of a large bulk water supply scheme in South Africa; engage with Arup’s knowledge base and lead collaboration across a wide network of technical experts.
Contribute to a broad range of water focused infrastructure projects across Africa (water resources / supply, treatment, reuse, water flood resilience and stormwater management) across all project stages from strategic definition to implementation, including technical advisory and due diligence.
Collaborate across offices, facilitate knowledge transfer, and participate in the digital transformation of the business to improve efficiency and client service; opportunities for international experience.

Qualifications

A relevant undergraduate degree.

Professional registration with ECSA and SACPCMP (advantageous), or other appropriate institution.

Experience with water focused civil engineering projects which could include pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants.

Project management skills relevant to infrastructure projects.

Construction Contract Management, and African Knowledge.

What We Offer You

Joining Arup’s purpose, values and collaborative approach that has guided the company for over 75 years.

An environment that supports personal growth, learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup University and other programmes.

Competitive guaranteed annual salary package plus core benefits including medical aid and hospital gap cover; provident fund, life insurance and income protection in the event of disability.

Profit Share as part of the reward structure and the opportunity to contribute to community engagement initiatives.

Flexible, inclusive culture with emphasis on diversity and equal opportunity; accessible recruitment process with reasonable adjustments if needed.

Not ready to apply yet, or have questions? Please email Karin Spies at . To ensure compliance with privacy laws, do not send your CV directly via this email.

Application Process

Closing Date : 10 September 2025.

Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

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Civil Engineer Water • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa