Lead Mechanical Engineer | Cape Town at Kirby Group Engineering

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Engineering, Design Management, Commissioning, Value Engineering, Technical Submittals, Document Control, Risk Assessment, Quality Control, Mentoring, Commercial Awareness, P&ID Analysis, Resource Planning

Industry

Construction

Description

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability. To work with the best. Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations About Kirby Group Engineering Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance. Role Purpose The role of Mechanical Engineering Lead is to plan, manage and co-ordinate all of the engineering and commissioning activities within the business unit (BU). To oversee the processes for design management, commissioning and project engineering ensuring consistent application of agreed procedures and utilization of standard forms. The role also requires the ongoing mentoring of all engineering personnel in the region to ensure their continued development. Mechanical Engineering Lead Responsibilities In conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows: Collate all design documents and drawings. Attend project Handover Meetings. Evaluate value engineering or cost saving opportunities. Preparation of co-ordinated drawings covering all aspects of the installation including mechanical, electrical sprinkler, structural and architectural elements. Review and understand project design specifications and drawings and access compliance of co-ordinated drawings and technical submittals. Assist in the production of weekly progress reports. Assist in the compilation and assessment of Technical Submittals. Processing requisitions, generation of purchase orders. Receipt verification (RV) of equipment and materials arriving on site. Seek to clarify queries with the design team through the request for information (RFI) system. Understand the commercial fundamentals of a project including profit plans, potential variation logs and take offs’ etc. Liaise and co-ordinate with members of the design team, contractors and in-house project team on technical and commercial issues. Attend technical meetings with members of the design team, contractors, and in-house project team. Carry out document control, recording & transmitting information utilising File Key. Prepare method statements and risk assessments for production activities. Organise and assess the work of sub-contractors. Carry out Quality Control through inspections and snagging including walking down of P&ID’s, and layout drawings. Population of test packs and tracking of same. Necessary requirement of the Mechanical Engineer 3rd level qualification in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or Senior Trades qualification or equivalent. Significant Project engineering experience of 5 years+ with a mechanical contractor. Previous record of delivering small to medium mechanical projects (Commercial, Industrial, pharma, data centre type projects). Commercial Awareness. Capability of walking down mechanical systems to ensure compliance with specification. Experience developing technical submittals, completing technical reviews and assessments. Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures – knowledge of the team, their strengths and weaknesses. The ability to multi-task and manage many priorities. Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact. Excellent record keeper and administration skills. Leads and influences others. Innovates and leads in mechanical/technical activity and challenges. Plans and effectively manages projects. Solves problems analytically and acts decisively. Is process driven and focuses on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes. Mentor and Coach to junior engineers and graduates. For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411. Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Responsibilities

The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for planning and coordinating all engineering and commissioning activities within the business unit. This includes overseeing design management, mentoring engineering personnel, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.