Lead Mechanical Engineer

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South Africa, Cape Town, Western Cape

  1. Mechanical, Civil, Structural and Architectural, Engineering and Project Management
  2. Permanent
167237
Negotiable

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Our client is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, our client has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centers and power transmission and distribution. Our client’s culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused.

An opportunity has become available for a Lead Mechanical Engineer is to plan, manage and co-ordinate all of the engineering and commissioning activities within the business unit (BU). To oversee the processes for design management, commissioning and project engineering ensuring consistent application of agreed procedures and utilization of standard forms. The role is located in the Cape Town, South Africa.

Job Summary:
  • The role also requires the ongoing mentoring of all engineering personnel in the region to ensure their continued development.
 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Colate all design documents and drawings
  • Attend project Handover Meetings
  • Evaluate value engineering or cost saving opportunities
  • Preparation of coordinated drawings covering all aspects of the installation including mechanical, electrical sprinkler, structural and architectural elements
  • Review and understand project design specifications and drawings and access compliance of coordinated drawings and technical submittals.
  • Assist in the production of weekly progress reports
  • Assist in the compilation and assessment of Technical Submittals.
  • Processing requisitions, generation of purchase orders.
  • Receipt verification (RV) of equipment and materials arriving on site.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements:
  • 3rd level qualification in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or Senior Trades qualification or equivalent.
  • Significant Project engineering experience of 5 years+ with a mechanical contractor.
  • Previous record of delivering small to medium mechanical projects (Commercial, Industrial, pharma, data center type projects).
  • Commercial Awareness.
  • Capability of walking down mechanical systems to ensure compliance with specification.
  • Experience developing technical submittals, completing technical reviews and assessments.
  • Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures – knowledge of the team, their strengths and weaknesses.
  • The ability to multi-task and manage many priorities.
  • Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact.

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Roystone James at roystone.james@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link.           
 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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