Professional Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

SUMMARY:
A well-established Consulting Engineering company in Cape Town needs the full-time services of a Professional Mechanical  Engineer (ECSA registered as PrEng), or Candidate Mechanical Engineer about to qualify as Professional soon, to join their dynamic team in the fast-growing building services industry.
This role offers the exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects in the public and private sector.

POSITION INFO:
Purpose of role:
Seeking a qualified professional to join the team as Mechanical (HVAC and wet services) and Fire Engineer.
Must take charge of Mechanical and Fire Engineering services within the Building Services sector.
Oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with South African codes and regulations or to exceed these standards through Rational Design principles.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage mechanical building services across all project stages, including conceptualization, design, implementation, and closure.
• Demonstrate autonomy in project execution.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Possess a deep understanding of local codes and regulations (SANS Codes) and Rational Designs.
• Utilize Fire Engineering expertise to enhance project outcomes.
• Prepare detailed specifications and bills of quantities for mechanical scope.
• Generate technical reports to communicate project progress and findings.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or BSc) essential.
• 5+ years’ experience in the Building Services Industry.
• Preferably registered as a Professional Engineer with ESCA, or in a position to register.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
• Proficiency in Revit is advantageous.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be medically fit to work on construction sites
• Must be willing to travel, work on site as may be required