Remote Senior Project Engineer: Chemical Plant Construction

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead major chemical plant construction projects remotely. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery from conception to completion, managing cross-functional teams and liaising with stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes remote leadership with occasional on-site visits, requiring at least 10 years in chemical plant projects, strong EPC knowledge, and proficiency with MS Project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive project management and engineering experience in chemical plant construction.
• Experience leading EPC phases and capital projects from initiation to closure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for chemical plant constructions and major expansions.
• Develop project plans detailing scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and regulators.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards are met throughout.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead major chemical plant construction projects remotely. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery from conception to completion, managing cross-functional teams and liaising with stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes remote leadership with occasional on-site visits, requiring at least 10 years in chemical plant projects, strong EPC knowledge, and proficiency with MS Project