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Intermediate Mechanical Project Engineer

Job in Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listing for: Kirby Group Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • 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
As Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for the engineering activities on a specificconstruction project. The activities associated with the project will vary and will be agreed with the Project Manager on an ongoing basis. You will co-ordinate the technical design with the onsiteinstallation through to the successful commissioning ensuring that the Kirby Group vision, mission &
values are fulfilled

Mechanical Engineer 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 variationlogs and take offs’ etc.
  • Liaise and co-ordinate with members of the design team, contractors and in-house project team ontechnical 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&’s, andlayout drawings.
  • Population of test packs and tracking of same.
  • You will proactively and vigilantly keep information secure and fully comply with the Kirby Information Security Management System (ISMS).

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 .

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.

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