Principal Associate: Bridges & Civil Structure at WSP in Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality professional advice
• Identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems
• Act as a technical resource as well as Project Manager as and when required
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget
• Train and supervise the development of staff
• Manage clients and maintain client satisfaction
• Prepare tender proposals
• Maintain corporate knowledge of financial and management requirements
• Develop alternative professional solutions to be competitive in the market and be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology
• Technical and financial management of projects
• Assist the Functional Group with obtaining and maintaining the required resources and the technical know-how to undertake relevant projects
• Undertake assessments, analysis and design 
• Take an active interest in continuously enhancing self and group knowledge and to be familiar with the majority of relevant software that WSP utilises
• Strictly adhere to WSP quality standards and HSE procedures
• Perform monthly financial reporting tasks as required by line manager
• Input into the project budgets and project finance
• Building WSP reputation locally, nationally and internationally as a leading consultant with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality and project delivery
• Building strong and sustainable relationships with existing or new clients
• When required, providing project governance, at project director level, to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality.
• Supporting our regional management team in South Africa to provide leadership to employees to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc or BEng degree from accredited university.
• Post graduate qualification in Structural Engineering is desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of practical experience bridges and civil structures
• PrEng registration with ECSA mandatory
• Registration ad Bridge Inspector