Project Engineer - Chemical Processing

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Richards Bay project exposure

Career progression in PM

Dynamic project-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Project Engineer to lead chemical processing projects in Richards Bay, overseeing from conception to completion and ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

You will manage resources, schedules, and risks while coordinating with engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers to meet project objectives. Strong PM skills and a chemical engineering background are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related.
• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience in chemical/process industry.
• Proven track record of delivering capital projects on time and budget.
• Familiarity with process design, equipment specification, and construction management.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of chemical processing projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and track progress against milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project objectives are met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare project reports and communicate project status to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective handover of completed projects to operational teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Project Engineer to lead and manage chemical processing projects in Richards Bay . This role is responsible for the successful execution of projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will manage project resources, stakeholders, and risks, playing a vital part in the expansion and modernization of our client's chemical infrastructure. This position requires strong project management skills combined with a solid technical background in chemical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of chemical processing projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and track progress against milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project objectives are met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare project reports and communicate project status to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective handover of completed projects to operational teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience in the chemical or process industry.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering capital projects on time and budget.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP certification is a plus).
• Familiarity with process design, equipment specification, and construction management.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive project-based salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial projects in Richards Bay .
• Opportunities for career progression within project management.
• A dynamic work environment focused on project success.