Senior Chemical Project Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Executive health, dental, and vision

Career advancement and professional发展

Diverse projects exposure

Sandton facilities growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Project Engineer to lead capital projects in Sandton. You will oversee projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning, resource allocation, stakeholder management, and technical oversight of process equipment and systems across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Over 8 years of experience in project engineering and management within chemical/process industry.
• Proven track record delivering complex capital projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of chemical engineering capital projects.
• Develop project scopes, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Manage project budgets and expenditures to meet financial objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors for smooth progress.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of process equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental standards, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Chemical engineering

Budget management

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Process design

Construction management

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Aspen HYSYS

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Chemical Project Engineer to lead and manage capital projects within their facilities in Sandton . This role involves overseeing projects from conceptualization through to commissioning, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for project planning, resource allocation, stakeholder management, and technical oversight. This position requires strong leadership skills, extensive project management experience, and a deep understanding of chemical engineering principles applied to large-scale industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of chemical engineering capital projects.
• Develop project scopes, detailed specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure smooth project progress.
• Oversee the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of process equipment and systems.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Over 8 years of experience in project engineering and management within the chemical or process industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex capital projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with process design, equipment selection, and construction management.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects in a major industrial hub.
• Be a key contributor to the growth and development of cutting-edge facilities in Sandton .