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About Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa

Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa is a consulting engineering company that provides services in various sectors, such as aviation, buildings, energy, industry, infrastructure, maritime, urban development, and water. The company has a long history of innovation and excellence, dating back to 1922 when it was founded as SSI Engineers and Environmental Consultants in Johannesburg. The company is part of the global Royal HaskoningDHV group, which leverages cutting-edge technology and software to enhance society together.

Why should you consider Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa?

• Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa offers flexible working hours and allows working from home. This can help you balance your work and personal life, reduce commuting costs and stress, and increase your productivity and satisfaction.
• You will be part of a worldwide engineering, project management and consultancy firm with 140 years of experience and 6000 colleagues in 140 countries.
• You will work on projects that positively impact people, the environment, and the economy in Southern Africa and beyond.
• You will have opportunities to develop yourself in various fields, such as engineering, consultancy, project management, asset management, data science, IT, business development and sales.
• You will be supported by cutting-edge technology and software to enhance society together.
• You will enjoy a working environment where you feel at home and cared for, where you can help, educate, and inspire each other, and where you can flourish as a professional.

About the Role

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 BIM environment, assist with BIM model coordination using CDE platforms and tools such as Asite, Vault and BIM360. 
• On 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. 

What you bring 

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

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

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification from a recognised institution. A post-graduate qualification is preferable. 
• Professional registration (PrEng/PrTech/PMP) is preferable. 
• 12 or more years work experience in consulting engineering, as a designer/modeller in infrastructure projects such as roads, pavements and drainage. 
• Minimum 8 years specific experience in contract administration and project management. 
• An affinity for the civil engineering design with some experience/exposure in aviation 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-orientated – 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 oversees, including international assignments based upon business requirements.