Technical Director: Ground Engineering

Description

Technical Director: Ground Engineering

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve peoples lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognizes the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done, striving to do things better than yesterday and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

As part of our Transport Market, you will be responsible for managing teams, designing and managing the implementation of a wide range of projects. Your accuracy, drive for standardisation and eye for detail will assist our team to co-create an engineered impact for our clients.

Your technical skills will see you working with our team to co-create engineering solutions digitally.

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute to the leadership of the Geotechnical Engineering service line which will include developing and fostering relationships with key and global clients.
• Contribute to the growth and diversity of the larger Transport Market and taking full responsibility for the compliance to company policies and procedures, legislative requirements, and act as a role model for Zutari values and behaviours.
• Foster relationships with the rest of the Zutari business as key partners for the delivery of our Geotechnical services.
• Technical leadership of the Geotechnical service line, including project management, financial management, resource management and management of technical and commercial risk.
• Business development locally and internationally in conjunction with the relevant competency leaders and client engagement teams.
• Commercially astute with strong business and financial acumen.
• Responsible for the full Project Executive functions on complex geotechnical projects across Africa and the Middle East.

Minimum Requirements

• A Post Graduate qualification (i.e. Masters degree) in Engineering Geology.
• Registered as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
• Minimum of 10 years post Pr registration experience with a proven record in a senior role managing projects and people.
• Proven managerial, and client engagement experience.
• Proven commercial experience.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.