Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead a team and oversee complex projects. You will be responsible for project requirements, managing engineering budgets, and ensuring quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years' experience in project environments. This position offers an opportunity to work within a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence in engineering.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for innovation

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years project experience with 5 years in project engineering.
• Experience on large or complex projects in multidisciplinary settings.
• Strong deliverable focus with planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of project requirements related to cost, scope, and schedule.
• Prepare engineering deliverable lists to manage budgets effectively.
• Supervise and support mechanical engineering practitioners for project success.

Skills

Project management

Interdisciplinary coordination

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BSc/B.Eng in mechanical engineering

Professional engineer registration

Tools

Hatch 3D data centric design systems

Hatch engineering management systems

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Date: Jan 30, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:97894

Job Category:Engineering

Location:Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise inmining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides support to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for supervising a team of mechanical engineering practitioners. The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides leadership and assists in the resolution of technical matters related to the discipline for the project. In addition, the Senior Mechanical Engineer defines and develops the plan to meet the project requirements and supports the team of mechanical practitioners to achieve the expected results in terms of quality, cost and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
• Develop the mechanical work plan for insertion into the project specific execution plan
• Develop and maintain the project’s scope of work documentation and revise as required during the design evolution
• Manage and review the Engineering Work Packages (EWP) associated with all deliverables and time based functions to ensure that budgets and schedules are being met, and take corrective action if necessary
• Prepare and maintain a Manpower Forecast List (MFL) that supports the engineering schedule
• Review and approve the mechanical and layout design criteria documents
• Review and approve the mechanical engineering and design standards
• Review and approve mechanical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
• Establish design tools, software, relevant codes and standards to be used on the project
• Assign work tasks (via approved EWPs) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality
• Represent the mechanical practice in project engineering coordination meetings
• Schedule, coordinate and participate in mechanical design reviews
• Ensure coordination, between the mechanical team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves
• Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of mechanical engineering work
• Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the mechanical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Ensure that site related activities for the practice relating to mechanical equipment and systems are expedited in accordance with project and plant requirements relating to safety, quality and project delivery requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• BSc/B.Eng in mechanical engineering.
• Registration as a professional engineer with the state or country where the construction will be executed.
• Minimum 10 years project experience with a minimum five years project engineering experience.
• Experience working on large or complex projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to manage individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Strong deliverable focus. Ability to plan the work.
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline.
• Good understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies.
• Technical exposure to the equipment technologies related to the project.
• Good understanding of client and Hatch systems and workflows as they relate to the mechanical practice.
• Thorough understanding of client and Hatch HSEC policy and standards.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Well developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Able to rapidly understand and assimilate project and client specific requirements.

Preferred

• Extensive knowledge of Hatch 3D data centric design systems
• Extensive knowledge of Hatch engineering management systems
• Strong ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members
• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects
• Significant previous experience in engineering planning for the discipline
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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