Lead Project Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027866/HB

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

1200000

SUMMARY:
Are you a senior engineering professional with extensive experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects in heavy industrial environments? If you are confident managing engineering deliverables, integrating technical inputs, and ensuring projects are delivered to schedule, budget, and quality standards, this opportunity could be ideal.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary engineering inputs to ensure technical alignment across all design packages
Review, track, and manage engineering deliverables to meet project schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements
Support scope definition, change control, vendor interface management, and integration of vendor documentation into project designs
Assist in developing engineering standards, execution plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures
Provide technical oversight during construction and commissioning while ensuring safety-in-design and compliance with SANS and international standards

Skills & Experience:

10 – 20 years’ post-graduate experience in a senior project engineering role within heavy industrial projects
Proven exposure to mining or mineral processing environments
Registered ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist
Strong technical aptitude with analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver high-quality outputs within budget and schedule constraints

Qualification:

Minimum BEng / BSc in Mechanical / Civil / Electrical Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact HENDRINA BASSON on , quoting the Ref: CTE027813

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