Senior Mechanical Project Lead: Large-Scale Engineering

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company vehicle

Travel allowance

Career advancement

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead complex mechanical projects from concept to delivery. You will manage scopes, timelines, budgets and resources while guiding a cross-functional team.

The role requires strong leadership and extensive project management experience in a mechanical engineering environment. You will coordinate with design, R&D, manufacturing and external vendors, ensuring technical excellence, safety compliance and quality throughout

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience with project management.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects from initiation to closure.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multifaceted mechanical projects.
• Develop detailed scopes, timelines, budgets and resource needs.
• Coordinate with design, R&D, manufacturing and vendors to meet objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and staff.
• Perform risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and quality requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Mentorship

Engineering tools

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PM software

Engineering design tools

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead complex mechanical projects from concept to delivery. You will manage scopes, timelines, budgets and resources while guiding a cross-functional team.

The role requires strong leadership and extensive project management experience in a mechanical engineering environment. You will coordinate with design, R&D, manufacturing and external vendors, ensuring technical excellence, safety compliance and quality throughout