Mechanical Engineer or Technologist

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer or Technologist for East London office. The salary is market-related and based on experience and qualifications. Applicants should submit CVs detailing relevant experience for the listed responsibilities

Requirements

• Conduct condition assessments of mechanical installations and provide detailed reports.
• Plan, design, and administer contracts from inception to completion for building services and engineering projects
• Compile and deliver comprehensive reports at all project stages, including Project Inception, Concept and Viability, Design, tender evaluation, progress, financial status, and project close-out.
• Manage the day-to-day administration associated with active projects.
• Design mechanical building services including HVAC & Refrigeration and Wet Services, Lifts systems.
• Design mechanical elements of water and waste water infrastructure projects, including pump stations, rising mains, and pipeline systems.
• Design fire protection systems including sprinkler, hydrant, and hose reel installations.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, Technical Specifications.
• Administer mechanical engineering contracts and act as the Engineer’s Representative as defined by the contract terms.
• Provide construction oversight, ensure quality control, and facilitate the clarification of design-related issues.
• Monitor construction progress to guarantee design adherence and quality and expedite design clarifications as needed.
• Address technical queries, resolve issues, and lead site and technical meetings, including preparing meeting minutes.
• Review contractors’ Quality Control Plans and Construction Method Statements to ensure compliance and quality.
• Prepare payment valuations and measure mechanical installations.
• Maintain frequent communication with all project professionals and clients.
• Assist in resolving technical queries in collaboration with other stakeholders.
• Support project safety and environmental compliance throughout the construction phase.
• Undertake general office and project-related administrative tasks as required

Other requirements

• Possess at least a B.Eng, B.Sc(Eng), or B.Tech Eng. Degree in mechanical or mechatronic engineering.
• Have between two (2) and five (5) years of post-graduate experience.
• Demonstrate experience in the design and management of building services projects and engineering projects.
• Have experience in building service projects, including HVAC, Wet Services, Fire Protection and Lifts.
• Be familiar with Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, such as Auto-desk Construction Cloud.
• Be proficient in Autocad; experience with Revit MEP is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license.