Lead Mechanical Project Engineer - Hybrid Role

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer in Bloemfontein to manage and execute multiple mechanical projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires leadership, strategic planning, and coordination of engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers, with a strong focus on quality and safety. The position is hybrid, offering flexibility and opportunities for career development in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a project management or lead engineering role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex mechanical engineering projects.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate and supervise engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all project designs and implementations adhere to relevant engineering standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Project management methodologies

PM tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer in Bloemfontein to manage and execute multiple mechanical projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires leadership, strategic planning, and coordination of engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers, with a strong focus on quality and safety. The position is hybrid, offering flexibility and opportunities for career development in a dynamic, collaborative environment.