Senior Mechanical Engineer (Pr Eng) – Building Services

SUMMARY:
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Pr Eng) – Building Services
“Lead complex projects. Shape high-impact designs. Drive excellence in building services engineering.”

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading mechanical building services design including wet services, fire systems, medical gas, compressed air, and related systems
• Managing projects from inception through feasibility, design, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Overseeing project financial management including budgeting, cost control, cashflow, payment certification, and final accounts
• Preparing tender documentation, bills of quantities, and administering contracts (JBCC, NEC, etc.)
• Leading and managing large-scale and mega projects (+R30 million to +R100 million) independently
• Conducting site inspections, condition assessments, and preparing detailed technical reports
• Engaging with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to skills development within the department

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications & Registration

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
• ECSA Pr Eng registration (mandatory)

Experience & Technical Expertise

• 10+ years’ post-qualification experience in Building Services
• Strong healthcare/hospital design experience advantageous
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Experience with fire design software (e.g. CANUTE or similar)
• Solid knowledge of JBCC, NEC, and related contracts

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, numerical, and report-writing ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven leadership and mentoring capability
• Minimum 5 years’ experience mentoring engineers

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel and work extended hours when required
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
• Willingness to be based between Durban and Kimberley

What We’re Looking For
A highly skilled and self-driven engineering professional who can lead complex projects independently, deliver technical excellence, and mentor the next generation of engineers

 

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