Senior Mechanical Project Engineer – Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Leadership training

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to lead and execute key engineering projects. You will oversee all phases from planning and resource allocation to implementation and delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires strong project management, a solid mechanical engineering background, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of project management experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor mechanical engineering projects from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and risk factors for cost-effective completion.
• Coordinate with design engineers, suppliers, and contractors for smooth execution.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide status updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards throughout lifecycles.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to lead and execute key engineering projects. You will oversee all phases from planning and resource allocation to implementation and delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires strong project management, a solid mechanical engineering background, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced corporate environment.