Contract Project Engineer: Landscape & Interior Fit-Out

Design Haus Medy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance terms

Cape Town project exposure

Job summary

Design Haus Medy, an award-winning Emirati-German architecture and interior design practice, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support projects in Cape Town. The role may be offered on a freelance/contract basis depending on experience and project requirements.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on landscape site experience and interior fit-out expertise, with strong skills in project coordination, site execution, and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Proven experience as Project Engineer or Site Engineer.
• Hands-on landscape site experience is essential.
• Experience in interior fit-out projects is essential.
• Strong coordination with contractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities from site execution through completion.
• Supervise landscape and interior fit-out works.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
• Monitor progress, quality, timelines, and site requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Identify and resolve site-related technical and coordination issues.
• Ensure works meet drawings, specs, and quality standards.
• Prepare progress reports; provide updates to management.
• Coordinate with design and drafting teams as needed.
• Maintain proper site documentation and project records.

Skills

landscape site exp

interior fit-out exp

site coordination

contractor management

communication

problem solving

stakeholder coordination

independent work

Education

Civil/Construction/Architecture degree

Job description

Design Haus Medy, an award-winning Emirati-German architecture and interior design practice, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support projects in Cape Town. The role may be offered on a freelance/contract basis depending on experience and project requirements.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on landscape site experience and interior fit-out expertise, with strong skills in project coordination, site execution, and contractor management.