Technician

CKR Consultants Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a Building Services Technician to assist senior engineers in MEP design and project management. The role includes design calculations, feasibility studies, and maintaining technician status with ECSA. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of MEP services and relevant software, with a focus on professional development. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of MEP building services and related software.
• Experience in feasibility studies and design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design calculations and modelling.
• Compile feasibility studies and reports.
• Manage project activities and financial aspects.
• Conduct site investigations and produce reports.

Skills

MEP design knowledge

Design calculations

Project management

Report compilation

Education

Candidate technician status with ECSA

Tools

Specialist design software

Job description

Overview

Core Purpose of the Job - To assist the Senior Engineers in carrying out the full spectrum of the relevant MEP design under supervision of the Senior Engineers and to develop into a Senior Building Services Technician in the desired MEP field.

Context

CKR is entering a new phase in its lifecycle where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. The urgency for change has heightened amid increased competitive intensity across all markets in which CKR operates.

Responsibilities

• Design calculations and modelling using specialist software.
• Assisting the Senior Engineers and Directors with the compilation of feasibility studies and reports.
• Assisting with internal coordination between the various disciplines and drawing office technicians.
• Assisting with detailed design as required and with compilation of detail design reports and drawings.
• Project management of activities and financial management of the discipline in a project.
• Due Diligence: site investigations, evaluation of equipment condition, and comparison of systems with regulations and requirements; producing reports in the agreed standard format; assisting with cost estimates.
• Concept Design: assist with preparing preliminary design concepts, reports, cost estimates, and preliminary design drawings.
• Detail Design: assist with detailed design of specific discipline systems, compilation of detail design reports, cost estimates, drawings, and specifications/tender documentation; compile bill of quantities.
• Tendering: assist with tender adjudication.
• Administration / Internal Management: plan work daily/weekly, meet deadlines, manage leave with project engineers/managers, adhere to internal procedures, and maintain timesheets in CKR systems.

Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Tasks

• Assist Senior Engineers and Directors with technical reports, research and investigations as required.
• Assist Senior Engineers and Directors in the preparation of concept and design reports and documents.
• Register with ECSA and maintain candidate technician status.
• Continual learning and development on the road to registering as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.

Role Dependencies

• Draughting Personnel
• Internal CKR disciplines for quality coordination of MEP services.

Discretionary Space - Independent Thought and Judgement

• Allow project strategy and objectives as set by Client and Senior Engineer to guide decision making processes.
• Alert Management or colleagues to issues and risks in any project or the business itself.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Basic and detailed knowledge of MEP building services disciplines and related software.
• Experience in feasibility studies, design concepts and drawings, and coordination across disciplines.
• Register with ECSA and maintain candidate technician status; ongoing professional development to become a Professional Engineer.