Project Engineer / Engineering Manager

Project Engineer / Engineering Manager

• Our client, a leading project services and engineering organisation, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer / Engineering Manager to join its professional project team.
• The position will be based in Irene, Centurion, and will be responsible for providing engineering leadership and technical oversight across multidisciplinary projects from design and planning through procurement, construction and commissioning.
• The successful candidate will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors and internal project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the required scope, quality, cost and schedule requirements.

• Bachelor of Engineering or Engineering Technology degree, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Civil or any field related to bulk infrastructure
• Minimum 10 years' relevant engineering and project experience, preferably within mining, minerals processing, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in project engineering, engineering management and multidisciplinary project execution.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer OR Professional Engineering Technologist
• Proven experience managing engineering activities through design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and construction packages.
• Strong understanding of project scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk and technical deliverables.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering designs, technical specifications, contractor proposals and engineering deliverables.
• Experience with brownfield and/or greenfield project environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering interfaces between mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, process and other project disciplines.
• Experience working with EPCM, project services, mining or owner-team environments.
• Previous experience within the mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial sectors will be advantageous.
• Experience with project controls, procurement, cost management and project reporting.
• Experience managing engineering and construction contractors and technical service providers.
• Strong knowledge of applicable engineering standards, legislation, safety requirements and industry best practice.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management qualification will be advantageous.
• Management or leadership development qualification will be advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, technical, leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Valid South African driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Engineering Management & Technical Leadership

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across multidisciplinary projects from concept, feasibility and detailed design through procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, technical reports, calculations, drawings and other engineering deliverables.
• Ensure engineering solutions are practical, fit-for-purpose, safe and aligned with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces between mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, process and other disciplines.
• Provide technical input into project planning, execution strategies and constructability reviews.
• Identify engineering risks, technical constraints and potential design or execution issues and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
• Support technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Execution & Management

• Manage engineering and technical activities in line with approved scope, budget, schedule, quality and project objectives.
• Lead engineering inputs during project planning, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate engineering resources, contractors, consultants and specialist service providers.
• Monitor progress against project milestones and identify potential delays or technical constraints.
• Review contractor and supplier proposals and provide technical recommendations.
• Support procurement activities through the preparation and review of technical specifications, tender documentation and technical evaluations.
• Monitor the technical performance of engineering and construction packages.
• Participate in and lead project reviews, progress meetings, technical meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Ensure effective coordination between engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.

Project Controls, Cost & Reporting

• Provide engineering input into project budgets, cost estimates and execution schedules.
• Monitor Engineering performance against scope, cost, schedule & quality.
• Identify deviations and support the implementation of corrective and recovery actions.
• Provide accurate technical and project information for project controls and management reporting.
• Review project risks, opportunities, changes and technical impacts.
• Support change management, variation assessments and technical evaluations.
• Ensure appropriate engineering documentation, records and project controls are maintained.
• Contribute to project performance reporting for clients and senior management.

Procurement, Construction & Commissioning

• Provide technical support throughout the procurement and contractor appointment process.
• Review supplier and contractor documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Provide engineering support during construction and resolve technical queries and site-related engineering issues.
• Participate in inspections, technical reviews, site walks and construction progress assessments.
• Ensure engineering requirements are effectively communicated to contractors and construction teams.
• Support commissioning planning and execution and ensure engineering deliverables are completed prior to handover.
• Assist with punch-list management, completion activities and final project handover.
• Ensure lessons learned and project close-out information are captured and incorporated into future projects.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Act as a senior technical point of contact for engineering-related matters.
• Present technical information, project progress and engineering recommendations to stakeholders.
• Understand client requirements and ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with agreed project objectives.
• Manage technical queries and facilitate effective resolution of engineering and project issues.
• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, design reviews and progress meetings.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering and project activities comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, quality and engineering requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout engineering and project execution activities.
• Ensure engineering designs and project deliverables comply with relevant legislation, standards, specifications and client requirements.
• Identify and manage technical and project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support quality assurance and quality control processes across engineering and project execution.
• Ensure non-conformances, technical deviations and design issues are appropriately investigated and closed out.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering and project execution processes.

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026