Mechanical Design Head

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mechanical Design Head
Lead Strategic Mechanical Design in the Water Engineering Sector
Somerset West R60 000 CTC

About Our Client
A well-established engineering company focused on delivering innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions. With a commitment to quality sustainability and efficient project delivery the company fosters a hands-on collaborative environment where engineering expertise drives impact.

The Role: Mechanical Design Head
This role is a strategic and technical leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of mechanical design across water and wastewater treatment projects. You will ensure designs are practical efficient and aligned with project and company goals while mentoring and managing a team of skilled engineers. This position plays a pivotal role in aligning cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 810 years of experience in mechanical design including team leadership
Lead and oversee mechanical design activities for water and wastewater treatment projects
Review approve and ensure accuracy of drawings specifications and calculations
Deliver cost-effective sustainable and buildable designs
Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate and align multidisciplinary teams to meet deadlines and deliverables
Ensure compliance with quality health & safety and environmental standards
Collaborate closely with Production and Manufacturing to ensure design feasibility
Manage and mentor the mechanical design team
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in design standards
Oversee project cost quality schedule and subcontractor performance

About You

Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (Professional registration advantageous)
Proven experience leading mechanical design in the water or wastewater sector
Strong background in mechanical plant design piping systems and pump stations
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
Proficient in CAD platforms and Microsoft Project
Solid understanding of EHS and quality compliance standards
Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to engineering challenges

Mechanical Design HeadLead Strategic Mechanical Design in the Water Engineering SectorSomerset West R60 000 CTC About Our Client A well-established engineering company focused on delivering innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions. With a commitment to quality sustainability and efficien...

Mechanical Design Head
Lead Strategic Mechanical Design in the Water Engineering Sector
Somerset West R60 000 CTC

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 810 years of experience in mechanical design including team leadership
Lead and oversee mechanical design activities for water and wastewater treatment projects
Review approve and ensure accuracy of drawings specifications and calculations
Deliver cost-effective sustainable and buildable designs
Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate and align multidisciplinary teams to meet deadlines and deliverables
Ensure compliance with quality health & safety and environmental standards
Collaborate closely with Production and Manufacturing to ensure design feasibility
Manage and mentor the mechanical design team
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in design standards
Oversee project cost quality schedule and subcontractor performance

About You

Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (Professional registration advantageous)
Proven experience leading mechanical design in the water or wastewater sector
Strong background in mechanical plant design piping systems and pump stations
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
Proficient in CAD platforms and Microsoft Project
Solid understanding of EHS and quality compliance standards
Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to engineering challenges