Senior Engineer / Technical Director
First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026.
A growing and ambitious water resilience consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Civil or Mechanical Engineer (Pr Eng) to join their team in Pretoria. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded professional looking to take on a senior leadership role, lead major engineering projects, mentor developing engineers and contribute to the growth of an expanding engineering practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical leadership and oversight across engineering projects.
Lead the design and delivery of wet services and water infrastructure solutions.
Manage projects from inception through to completion.
Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance.
Develop engineering standards, templates and design methodologies.
Mentor junior and candidate engineers towards professional registration.
Manage client relationships, project scopes, fee proposals and commercial delivery.
Support business development and the growth of the engineering practice.
Contribute to water resilience, groundwater, water treatment, fire water and water reuse projects.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BSc / BEng Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
ECSA Pr Eng registered or imminently eligible, with a verifiable application in progress.
10+ years' relevant engineering experience within a consulting or EPCM environment.
Experience in water engineering, wet services or water infrastructure.
Strong technical design, project management and delivery experience.
Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
Strong commercial, contractual and client relationship management skills.
Valid driver's license and own transport.
ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE:
Groundwater abstraction, filtration and water treatment.
Fire protection, wastewater and water reuse systems.
JBCC, NEC and FIDIC contract administration.
Live-site retrofit projects and SANS 10252 / SANS 10400 knowledge.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
We are looking for an established engineering professional ready to move beyond project execution and take on a broader leadership role. Someone who enjoys developing people, building client relationships, driving technical excellence and contributing to the long-term success of a business.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.
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