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Senior Mechanical Engineer â

Communicate Recruitment

South Africa · On-site Full-time Senior Today

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary building services projects from feasibility through to commissioning and close-out
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and programme
  • Coordinate closely with architects, structural, civil, and electrical engineering teams
  • Act as the primary technical interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities
  • Oversee mechanical design quality, technical compliance, and documentation standards
  • Provide strategic engineering input and technical direction to project teams
  • Ensure installation quality and successful project execution on site
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, technologists, and draughting staff
  • Manage project risks, commercial performance, and resource planning
  • Maintain adherence to South African engineering standards and statutory regulations

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 812 years experience in mechanical engineering within the built environment
  • Strong background in consulting engineering and multidisciplinary project environments
  • Demonstrated experience delivering healthcare facilities, hospitals, clinics, commercial buildings, and mixed-use developments
  • Proven leadership experience managing mechanical engineering teams

Technical Expertise Required

  • Healthcare mechanical systems design, including:
    • Medical Gas Systems
    • Compressed Air Systems
    • LPG Installations
    • Centralised Hot Water Systems
    • HVAC design for large buildings and integrated Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Advanced knowledge of South African engineering codes and standards
  • Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
  • Excellent technical reporting and documentation ability
  • Commercial awareness including fee management and project planning
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining engineering quality

Qualification

  • BEng / BSc Eng Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Professional Registration as Eng with ECSA (essential)

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

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Skills

BMSHVAC

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