Senior Mechanical Design Lead – Water/Wastewater (Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering firm in Cape Town seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex water infrastructure projects in South Africa. Candidates must be ECSA-registered with a BTech or BSc in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 12 years' experience in mechanical design for water/wastewater infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with UK teams. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm (SAST).

Qualifications

• ECSA-registered (Pr Eng or Pr Tech) required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the field.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and equipment selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex water infrastructure projects across the UK and South Africa.
• Develop mechanical system designs including specifications and drawings.
• Manage design effort against budget and schedule targets.

Skills

Mechanical design for water/wastewater infrastructure

CAD design

Hydraulic calculations

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BTech or BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A multidisciplinary engineering firm in Cape Town seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex water infrastructure projects in South Africa. Candidates must be ECSA-registered with a BTech or BSc in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 12 years' experience in mechanical design for water/wastewater infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with UK teams. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm (SAST).