Project Engineer (m/f/d) - Urban Water Management

Project Engineer (Urban Water Management)

Your assignments 

Urban water engineers work on projects such as water schemes and sewer improvement programmes at all stages, from conception and planning to completion and handover.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and flood defence structures such as pump systems and pipe networks
• Presenting project details and technical information to colleagues and clients
• Writing reports
• Managing sub-project budgets
• Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
• Writing and advertising tender documents and managing contracts
• Liaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers
• Supervising local staff and site workers for their project responsibilities
• Using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software
• Maintain effective relationships with members of all divisions and departments responsible for performing services related to the project
• Prepare 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 banks
• Structured 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.)
• Additional experience in BIM and technical software would be desirable

We offer

• Permanent Position
• Flexible working environment (mobile office/office hours)
• Friendly and collaborative spirit in multidisciplinary teams
• High degree of personal responsibility
• Financial benefits (e.g. participation in corporate success)
• Challenging projects, where you can develop both professionally and personally
• Multiple internal and external training opportunities  
• Canteen nearby (meal allowance)
• Office amenities (e.g. free water, coffee and tea) 

Please send your application to Christina Müller (Christina.Mueller@gkw-consult.com).