Senior Mechanical Engineer (PrEng or PrTechEng)
Our client is an engineering consulting company in Cape Town with a legacy of delivering quality service and engineering solutions for our clients. We are a human-centred engineering consultancy that values long-term relationships with our clients, business partners and employees, where trust and communication are paramount. We employ people with a positive mindset who also value relationships internal and external to the business. We value collaborators and communicators who want to leave a meaningful legacy — both within this business and within the local engineering community. The Role We are looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer. Our business is continuing to grow off a strong reputation built on sound designs and project commitment, and we are recruiting to meet this demand. Minimum Requirements * 5–8 years' experience in consulting engineering, specifically in building services (HVAC, Fire and Wet Services), with an excellent understanding of their needs and application. * A strong technical grounding in building services. * An excellent track record on successfully run projects, with mechanical contract values between R2m and R25m. * BEng, BSc or BTech in Mechanical Engineering. * Active ECSA registration (PrEng or PrTechEng). * Working familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit * Proficiency with mechanical simulation / HAP software. * Experience applying local and international codes in Fire and HVAC design. * Valid driver's licence and own transport. - What You'll Be Doing * Interpreting the client brief and developing designs at every stage — from scheme concept through to detail, at both macro and meso level. * Analysing project requirements against applicable codes and standards, from conceptual design through to construction information and close-out. * Running existing and new projects independently — investigating solutions, exploring options, and working closely with the professional team to communicate design solutions. * Directing a small office team to ensure designs are developed and delivered on time, in line with the project programme. * Coordinating with fellow consultants on the wider project team to ensure all requirements are met and integrated. * Representing the company at client and professional team meetings — presenting designs, engaging with team members, and capturing client needs clearly. * Managing internal resources to meet project deliverables, including risk management and financial control, estimating and costing. * Reporting to the business owner for day-to-day delivery, with formal and informal support provided to develop your skills and grow with the business. - What We Offer * Competitive Salary * Benefits - generous annual leave, professional development / CPD support, ECSA fee cover * Any additional perks - flexible hours, study assistance -