Job Details

1. Purpose of the role

We are looking for a seasoned Discipline Lead to head up our Mechanical Engineering team, who has a proven track record in engineering design, project delivery as well as quality control.

This role combines technical expertise, analytical thinking, excellent problem-solving skills as well as the ability to interact with a wide range of clients as well as function in multidisciplinary teams.

2. Role Description  

The focus of the role will be: 

• Design of building services using relevant software pertaining to the mechanical engineering discipline,
• Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering services
• Preparation and review of design and construction documentation including, but not limited to data analysis, reviewing drawings and preparing client reports.
• Construction monitoring and audits inclusive of inspections for compliance to specifications, standards, and designs, construction payment measurements and certificates, factory and site acceptance tests, commissioning, etc.
• Implementation and management of quality assurance and quality control procedures on projects.
• Managing projects to the required quality, duration, and cost.
• Provide leadership and line management to the mechanical engineering team.

   3. Candidate specification:   

The following specifications apply:

• A Mechanical Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng preferred), Master's Degree will be advantageous
• Professionally registered as Pr Eng (ECSA) with 8+ years' experience post registration, in mechanical engineering in the building services environment which includes, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning and wet services)
• Experience in any of the following fields is optional but advantageous: fire protection, vertical transportation, refrigeration, piped gas services (medical gases and liquefied petroleum gas), building management systems, industrial mechanical engineering services (water and wastewater plants), and project management
• Sound knowledge and application of local and international standards, as well as relevant legislation applicable to projects with emphasis on project safety
• The candidate must be willing to travel to project sites
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.