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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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