On-site MEP Engineer – Luxury Hospitality (Cape Town)

Utopia Design; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Landmark project

On-site in Cape Town

International team

Job summary

Utopia is seeking an experienced On-site MEP Engineer to support the ongoing luxury project in Cape Town. You will report to the MEP Manager and Head of Construction, working with architects, interior designers, and engineers to ensure top-tier project delivery.

The role requires 7–15 years of design consultancy or contractor experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. On-site, full-time in Cape Town, South Africa, with a collaborative international team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with HVAC focus.
• 7–15 years of experience in design consultancy or general contracting.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Professional level of English, both written and verbal.
• Caribbean region project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to in-house design and QS teams, third party designers, consultants and contractors throughout the design process.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing designs for compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and managers to optimise Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing systems integration.
• Timely resolve technical issues during the design phase.
• Stay updated on industry trends, codes, and regulations related to Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing systems.
• Assist in managing and tracking changes and variations per corporate routine.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Detail oriented

Self-organized

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical) with HVAC concentration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Utopia is seeking an experienced On-site MEP Engineer to support the ongoing luxury project in Cape Town. You will report to the MEP Manager and Head of Construction, working with architects, interior designers, and engineers to ensure top-tier project delivery.

The role requires 7–15 years of design consultancy or contractor experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. On-site, full-time in Cape Town, South Africa, with a collaborative international team.