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MEPF Site Electrical Engineer


Job Location:

East London - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

A leading organisation is seeking a MEPF Site Electrical Engineer to represent the design and engineering team on site during the construction of a cable landing station in East London. This 14-month site-based opportunity will suit an engineer with strong MEPF coordination QA/QC and critical infrastructure experience who can confidently make day-to-day technical decisions while recognising when matters require escalation.

Responsibilities:
  • Confirm that electrical mechanical plumbing and fire protection installations comply with approved designs specifications and drawings.
  • Conduct site inspections and perform QA/QC checks to ensure installation quality and continuous As-Built compliance.
  • Make routine technical and coordination decisions on site and escalate matters with cost programme or design implications.
  • Support MEPF commissioning and testing activities including witnessing tests and reviewing results against design requirements.
  • Monitor daily and weekly installation progress identifying delays construction risks and potential technical concerns.
  • Compile manage and close out snagging and punch lists.
  • Assist with the supervision and coordination of MEPF subcontractors and integration with other construction trades.
  • Maintain accurate site documentation including RFIs inspection reports site instructions photographic records and As-Built information using ACC Forma.
Requirements:
  • Degree or diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Approximately 6 years relevant site experience ideally at mid-to-senior level.
  • Previous exposure to data centres telecommunications cable landing stations or other critical infrastructure projects will be advantageous.
  • Strong working knowledge of MEPF coordination on active construction sites.
  • Experience in QA/QC commissioning testing snagging and technical site inspections.
  • Knowledge of ACC Forma will be advantageous.
  • Strong technical judgement with the confidence to make independent site decisions and escalate appropriately.
  • Excellent written communication reporting and document-control capabilities.
  • Willingness and availability to be based on site in East London for the full 14-month project duration.
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