Project Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

PMP certification

Professional development

Autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Project Engineer in Randburg to lead and manage diverse engineering projects from conception through completion. You will coordinate with internal teams, external contractors, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to specs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, at least 5 years of project engineering or PM experience, and strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of project engineering or project management experience.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communications skills.
• Experience with contract management and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of engineering projects from planning to closing.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate and supervise project teams including engineers and contractors.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Ensure adherence to standards, safety, and quality requirements.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Vendor relations

Contract management

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Project Engineer to lead and manage diverse engineering projects within their operations in Randburg . This role requires overseeing projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required specifications. You will coordinate with internal teams, external contractors, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced engineer to drive impactful initiatives in the dynamic economic hub of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects, including planning, execution, and closing.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate and supervise project teams, including engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.
• Communicate project status and updates effectively to stakeholders and senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering or project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience with contract management and vendor relations.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and bonus structure tied to project success.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and PMP certification.
• A dynamic work environment with exposure to varied projects.
• Significant responsibility and autonomy in project execution.