Senior Mechanical Lead – Building Services & Projects

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD seeks an experienced Mechanical Discipline Lead to head up the mechanical engineering team from their Randburg office. The role requires registration as a PrEng and a strong background in building services, HVAC and wet services.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure design quality, and drive project delivery with a focus on safety, standards, and client engagement across projects in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ post-registration experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in building services environment, HVAC and wet services.
• Registered with ECSA (PrEng) and licensed.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and valid driver’s licence.
• Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Knowledge of local and international standards and legislation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical engineering team with technical direction and line management.
• Coordinate mechanical engineering services with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare and review design and construction documentation, including drawings, reports and data analyses.
• Monitor construction activities and conduct technical inspections and audits for compliance.
• Verify construction work against specifications and approved designs.
• Review construction payment measurements and certificates.
• Participate in factory and site testing, commissioning, and related activities.
• Implement and manage quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Manage project deliverables to the agreed quality, programme and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Communication skills

HVAC design

Quality assurance

Education

BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering

ECSA PrEng registration

Master’s degree (advantageous)

Job description

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD seeks an experienced Mechanical Discipline Lead to head up the mechanical engineering team from their Randburg office. The role requires registration as a PrEng and a strong background in building services, HVAC and wet services.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure design quality, and drive project delivery with a focus on safety, standards, and client engagement across projects in South Africa.