Mechanical Resident Engineer

SUMMARY:
Experienced Mechanical Resident Engineer required to oversee on-site mechanical installations on built environment projects. Responsible for ensuring quality execution, compliance with specifications, contractor coordination, and successful testing and commissioning of mechanical systems.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

• Supervise HVAC, plumbing, piping, lifts, and fire protection installations
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and SANS standards
• Conduct site inspections and enforce quality control procedures
• Review shop drawings, method statements, and material submissions
• Monitor contractor performance and project progress
• Coordinate multidisciplinary site activities
• Manage RFIs, variations, and payment certifications
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and project handover
• Maintain HSE compliance and reporting

• Minimum 5–10+ years’ site supervision experience on construction or engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, wet services, and fire systems within the built environment
• Professional registration with ECSA advantageous
• Strong coordination, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• BTech / BEng in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA will be an added advantage