Mechanical Project Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer
You are responsible for coordinating and integrating all engineering disciplines across the project lifecycle to ensure alignment with client specifications, internal standards, and overall project objectives. You will work closely with process, mechanical/design, electrical, control & instrumentation and civil engineering teams to ensure that all technical aspects are consistently applied, reviewed, and executed in accordance with approved requirements.
You will act as a key interface between engineering, procurement, and fabrication, ensuring that designs are complete, accurate, and issued in a manner that supports efficient procurement and manufacturing processes. This includes the preparation and management of engineering data packs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) to facilitate timely purchasing and production activities. You are accountable for maintaining engineering quality, compliance, and integrity throughout the project.
This involves proactively managing technical queries, design changes, and engineering risks.
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills are essential, as you serve as the central point of contact for all technical matters, ensuring that stakeholders remain informed, aligned, and positioned to deliver a successful project outcome.
REPORTING STRUCTUREReports To:
Projects Director
- Coordinate engineering disciplines across projects
- Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Ensure correct implementation of engineering designs
- Liaise with procurement for correct materials and specifications
- Monitor project progress and provide engineering input
- Conduct site visits and inspections
- Support project documentation and reporting
- Accurate implementation of engineering designs
- Timely technical support to project teams
- Compliance with safety and quality standards
- Effective coordination between engineering, fabrication and construction
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Preparation and management of project engineering budgets
- Monitoring of engineering costs against approved project budgets
- Identification and reporting of potential cost overruns and budget risks
- Contribution to project profitability through effective engineering and procurement planning
The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the financial performance of assigned projects through effective planning, monitoring, and control of engineering‑related costs.
- Monitor engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction costs against approved budgets
- Identify budget deviations and communicate potential financial risks to project management
- Review and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and material requirements to ensure cost accuracy
- Support procurement activities by evaluating technical compliance and cost effectiveness
- Participate in project forecasting and cash flow planning activities
- Contribute to value engineering initiatives aimed at reducing project costs while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Ensure engineering decisions support the commercial objectives of the project
- Responsible for maintaining and updating project cost trackers and reporting budget status during project review meetings
- Support development of technical concepts and solutions
- Assist with preliminary layouts, costing, and feasibility assessments
- Provide technical input into proposals and tender submissions
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities
- Review and approve engineering deliverables
- Manage design reviews and technical risk assessments
- Ensure client design criteria and project standards are incorporated into all engineering deliverables
- Develop and review technical procurement packages
- Support supplier evaluations and technical clarifications
- Monitor procurement progress against project schedules
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing activities
- Resolve technical queries and non‑conformances
- Ensure fabrication complies with approved designs and specifications
- Support site…
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