Mechanical Discipline Lead Building Services
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Discipline Lead to head up their mechanical engineering team from their Randburg office. This permanent opportunity is suited to a professionally registered engineer with strong building services expertise and a proven track record in design project delivery quality control and technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the mechanical engineering team providing technical direction and line management.
- Deliver mechanical building services designs using relevant engineering software.
- Coordinate mechanical engineering services with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Prepare and review design and construction documentation including drawings technical reports and data analyses.
- Monitor construction activities and conduct technical inspections and compliance audits.
- Verify construction work against specifications standards and approved designs.
- Review construction payment measurements and certificates.
- Participate in factory and site acceptance testing commissioning and related project activities.
- Implement and manage quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Manage project deliverables in accordance with agreed quality programme and cost requirements.
- Engage effectively with clients contractors and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Requirements:
- BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Professionally registered with ECSA (PrEng).
- 8 years post-registration experience in mechanical engineering.
- Proven experience within the building services environment particularly HVAC and wet services.
- Sound knowledge and practical application of relevant local and international standards and legislation.
- Strong understanding of project safety requirements.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.
- Willingness to travel to project sites.
- Valid drivers licence.
- Masters degree will be advantageous.
Advantageous Experience:
- Fire protection.
- Vertical transportation.
- Refrigeration.
- Piped gas services including medical gases and LPG.
- Building management systems.
- Industrial mechanical engineering services including water and wastewater plants.
- Project management.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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