HVAC Mechanical Designer
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Mechanical Designer (Air Conditioning / HVAC Experience)
Location: Hybrid Home & Cape Town based Office (split to be agreed)
Employment Type: Full Time
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a strong career development opportunity for a skilled CAD Technician with HVAC / Air Conditioning exposure who wants to progress into a Mechanical Electrical & Refrigeration (ME&R) Design Engineer role.
Location: Hybrid Home & Cape Town based Office (split to be agreed)
Employment Type: Full Time
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a strong career development opportunity for a skilled CAD Technician with HVAC / Air Conditioning exposure who wants to progress into a Mechanical Electrical & Refrigeration (ME&R) Design Engineer role.
You will join a specialist design team delivering Mechanical Electrical Refrigeration and Ventilation solutions within the supermarket / retail sector. The role is structured to support your transition from CAD Technician to Design Engineer through formal mentoring training and hands-on project exposure.
You will start within the CAD department to embed drawing standards and systems while gradually taking on design responsibility across HVAC and Refrigeration disciplines.
COMPANY COMMITMENT
(Training will be provided)
Project Management & Coordination
You will start within the CAD department to embed drawing standards and systems while gradually taking on design responsibility across HVAC and Refrigeration disciplines.
COMPANY COMMITMENT
- Structured mentorship programme with clear objectives and milestones
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Supportive team environment with access to senior engineers
- Direct mentorship from the Head of Feasibility & Design
- Realistic development timelines with patience and guidance
(Training will be provided)
Project Management & Coordination
- Manage and track project scope and schedule changes
- Maintain communication with delivery teams coordinators and stakeholders
- Attend online client meetings and internal/external design reviews
- Respond to design queries and resolve technical issues
- Perform heat load and refrigeration load calculations
- Size HVAC and refrigeration equipment
- Produce retail ME&R design layouts
- Develop pipe sizing calculations and isometric drawings
- Interpret client plans briefs and specifications
- Produce detailed engineering drawings for tender and construction
- Review designs with clients consultants and internal teams
- Address consultant audits and engineering reports
- Liaise with internal teams consultants architects and suppliers
- Coordinate across architecture engineering and construction teams
- Prepare and review technical reports and site documentation
- Manage drawing revisions and design change tracking
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards including:
- UK Building Regulations
- EN378
- CDM
- PESR
- Design with focus on energy efficiency TCO and low-carbon solutions
- Strong AutoCAD foundation (essential)
- Background in Mechanical Electrical Refrigeration Construction Architecture or Structural fields
- Solid understanding of engineering principles and drawing production
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently (typically 34 schemes)
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Structured methodical and results-driven approach
- Positive flexible mindset with a strong willingness to learn
- Diploma or Certificate in Drafting Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 4 years AutoCAD drafting/design experience
- Proficient in AutoCAD 2018 or newer (2D & 3D)
- Contribute to best practices and design improvements
- Stay current with ME&R industry developments
- Support SOP development and refinement
- Proactively follow up on open tasks and information requests
- Experience with Revit Inventor SolidWorks or similar
- BIM exposure
- HVAC / Mechanical / Electrical / Refrigeration certifications
- Understanding of sustainable design principles
- 3-month probation period
- Permanent full-time employment
- Hybrid working (home & office)
- 15 days annual leave public holidays
- Additional annual leave after year one (up to 21 days)
- Career progression and development path
- Competitive salary (experience dependent)
- Laptop and external screen provided
Required Experience:
IC
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