Senior Project Engineer — Mechanical & Structural Systems

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a results-oriented Project Engineer to manage diverse engineering projects from planning to commissioning, coordinating with clients, contractors, and internal teams. Your role ensures strict adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards while leveraging strong mechanical engineering principles in large-scale operations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of project engineering or management experience, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, and Pr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in project engineering or project management.
• Pr. Eng. registration is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor engineering projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate engineering activities, including design reviews, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to ensure project compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Oversee the procurement and installation of mechanical and structural components and equipment.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure that all work meets safety regulations and quality standards.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports, progress updates, and financial forecasts.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a results-oriented Project Engineer to manage diverse engineering projects from planning to commissioning, coordinating with clients, contractors, and internal teams. Your role ensures strict adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards while leveraging strong mechanical engineering principles in large-scale operations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of project engineering or management experience, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, and Pr.