Project Engineering Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES025689/Wes

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

800000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Project Engineering Manager

A wellâestablished civil and mechanical engineering construction company, delivering turnkey infrastructure projects across water, wastewater, pumping stations and renewable energy, is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects across South Africa and selected regional sites.
The role requires a technically strong leader with proven experience managing largeâscale engineering and construction projects from design through to commissioning.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Manage endâtoâend engineering projects including planning, execution, commissioning and closeâout
Lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines
Oversee project schedules, budgets, resources and subcontractors
Act as the primary technical interface with clients, consulting engineers and internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance with design specifications, engineering standards, quality requirements and HSE regulations
Drive risk management, change control and project reporting
Support procurement, construction methodologies and commissioning activities
Ensure projects are delivered within agreed cost, quality and time constraints

Minimum Requirements

BEng Mechanical Engineering, BEng Electrical Engineering or BSc Engineering (minimum requirement)
At least 5 years’ experience in a project management or project engineering role
Proven experience managing civil and mechanical construction or infrastructure projects
Strong working knowledge of construction methodologies, site execution and commissioning
Excellent leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills
Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Advantageous Experience

Water and wastewater treatment works
Pumping stations and pipeline infrastructure
Hydropower or renewable energy projects
Turnkey EPC / EPCM project execution

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