Mechanical Discipline Lead

Lusaphops; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Mechanical Discipline Lead to lead their engineering team. This senior role emphasizes technical leadership, project delivery, and quality oversight across multidisciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in mechanical building services and be registered with ECSA. An attractive compensation package will be offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years post-registration experience in building services (HVAC, wet services).
• Professionally registered with ECSA.
• Experience in industrial mechanical services (e.g., water/wastewater plants).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of mechanical building services (HVAC, wet services).
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs across infrastructure projects.
• Manage QA/QC procedures and ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical design software

Project management

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Vertical transportation

Piped gas services

Strong knowledge of local/international standards

Education

BTech in Mechanical Engineering

BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Master's degree (advantageous)

Job description

Overview

Our client in the consulting engineering sector seeks an experienced Mechanical Discipline Lead to head their engineering team.

This senior role combines technical leadership, project delivery, and quality oversight across multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of mechanical building services (HVAC, wet services) using relevant software
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs across infrastructure projects
• Review and prepare technical documentation, drawings, and client reports
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and commissioning activities
• Manage QA / QC procedures and ensure compliance with standards and specifications
• Oversee project delivery in terms of quality, cost, and timelines
• Provide leadership and line management to the mechanical engineering team

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years post‑registration experience in building services (HVAC, wet services)
• BTech (minimum), BSc / BEng (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering
• Master's degree is advantageous
• Professionally registered with ECSA
• Vertical transportation
• Piped gas services (medical gases, LPG)
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Industrial mechanical services (e.g., water / wastewater plants)
• Project management
• Strong knowledge of local / international standards and safety legislation
• Proficiency in mechanical design software