Project Engineer (Plant & Engineering)

Milton Resourcing; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gauteng is seeking a skilled Project Engineer specializing in Plant & Engineering. The role involves overseeing projects, developing plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. An ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant project management experience.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in engineering, plant, equipment or infrastructure project engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, including timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate with teams to assign project tasks and monitor progress.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

AutoCAD

Revit

Solidworks

Communication Skills

Safety Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronics Engineering

Project Management Qualification e.g. PMP

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join our team in Gauteng. As a Project Engineer specializing in Plant & Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing various projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and on time. You will collaborate with the Manager to develop project plans and timelines, as well as coordinate with different teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, including timelines, resources, and budget
• Coordinate with internal teams to assign project tasks
• Monitor project progress and address any issues that arise
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate project updates

The Preferred Candidate is likely to have :

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronics Engineering (Essential)

Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) (Preferred but not mandatory)

Project Management Qualification e.g. PMP is preferred or demonstrated experience managing projects using structured methodologies (e.g. PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile).

5 -8 years of relevant experience in engineering, plant, equipment or infrastructure project engineering preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, or other drawing or engineering design software is required.

Experience managing contractors, construction sites, and multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge and Skills :

Working knowledge of CIDB procurement standards and associated documentation.

Familiarity with standard construction, building and engineering contracts (GCC, FIDIC, JBCC, PROCSA). (Essential Intermediate).

Strong project management knowledge, including schedule integration of quality tasks and inspections (based on PMBOK or similar) (Essential Intermediate).

Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes, tools, and best practices (Desirable- Intermediate)

Strong coordination and verbal and written communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Understanding of construction regulations and health & safety standards (Essential Intermediate).