Mechanical Engineer

Worldwide Staffing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Staffing seeks a proficient engineer to drive client scope understanding and risk assessments for tendering. The role focuses on evaluating opportunities, identifying risks, and guiding technical clarifications with clients and vendors.

It requires clear documentation and coordination across engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will lead engineering reviews, support bid submissions, and ensure designs meet project standards while contributing to data sheet development and

Qualifications

• review client scope requirements and project objectives
• conduct technical and commercial risk assessments during tendering
• identify risks and mitigation strategies
• lead technical clarifications and scope definition
• provide technical recommendations and ensure clear documentation

Responsibilities

• Review and develop understanding of client scope and objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments during tendering to support bid decisions.
• Evaluate opportunities, constraints and risks to aid bid/no-bid decisions.
• Identify engineering, operational, commercial and safety risks and propose mitigations.
• Handle technical clarifications during tendering and execution phases.
• Engage with clients to resolve ambiguities and ensure clear requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in solving design challenges.
• Develop data sheets and liaise with vendors for proposals.
• Assist in bid adjudication and ensure supplier compliance.
• Provide ongoing engineering support through project lifecycle.
• Review drawings and ensure alignment with project standards.

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Scope Analysis and Risk Assessment

• Review and develop a comprehensive understanding of client scope requirements, specifications, and project objectives.
• Conduct technical and commercial risk assessments during the tendering stage.
• Evaluate project opportunities, benefits, constraints, and associated risks to support informed bid/no-bid decisions.
• Identify potential engineering, operational, commercial, and safety risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Technical Clarifications and Scope Definition

• Handle technical clarification during the tendering and execution phases.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to resolve ambiguities and ensure clear understanding of project requirements.
• Provide technical recommendations and alternative solutions where appropriate.
• Ensure all engineering assumptions and clarifications are properly documented.

Engineering Design and Technical Calculations

• Perform and review detailed engineering calculations and associated equipment.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable engineering standards, industry codes, and client specifications.
• Validate design assumptions and technical deliverables to ensure engineering integrity and operational reliability.
• Provide technical leadership in solving complex engineering challenges.

Cost Estimation and Pricing Support

• Perform engineering calculations required for accurate project costing and tender submissions.
• Support estimating teams with technical input for pricing and budgeting.
• Review quantities, equipment specifications, and design requirements to ensure accurate cost estimations.
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives that improve project competitiveness and profitability.

Conveyor Design Optimization

• Lead the optimization of conveyor systems to enhance performance, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in conveyor design and engineering methodologies.
• Develop solutions that provide a competitive advantage while maintaining compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate alternative technologies and engineering approaches to maximize project value.

Data Sheet Development and Vendor Engagement

• Develop comprehensive technical data sheets and equipment specifications for procurement purposes.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to obtain technical and commercial proposals.
• Evaluate vendor submissions for technical compliance and suitability.
• Support procurement teams during technical bid evaluations and vendor selection processes.

Technical Compliance and Bid Adjudication

• Assist estimators and project teams in the adjudication of supplier and subcontractor bids.
• Ensure selected suppliers and contractors comply with project technical requirements and specifications.
• Participate in technical review meetings and recommendation processes.

Project Execution and Engineering Governance

• Ensure final engineering calculations and designs comply with approved project requirements and client specifications.
• Provide ongoing engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor engineering deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
• Support project managers in achieving project objectives, schedules, and budgets.

Drawing Office and Quality Assurance

• Ensure design outputs produced by the drawing office align with engineering requirements and project standards and provide guidance where necessary.
• Review and approve drawings before release for internal squad checking and external distribution.

Vendor Information Validation

• Review and verify vendor drawings, documentation, and technical information.
• Ensure supplier information is accurate, complete, and suitable for integration into project designs.
• Coordinate closely with procurement, engineering, and drafting teams to support efficient project execution.

Site Support and Commissioning

• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving site-related engineering issues.
• Participate in commissioning activities to verify system performance and functionality.
• Ensure installations meet design intent, performance criteria, and client expectations.

Leadership and Mentoring

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and engineering teams.
• Promote engineering best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.