Mechanical Engineer ​/ Site Agent

Minimum Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) Mechanical/ Civil Engineering Diploma, Degree or BSc Honors
• Registered with ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Professional
• Minimum 1 Project involving Steel Pipe Projects of Diameter 450mm or more as site agent
• Minimum 1 Project involving Concrete Reservoirs of 10ml or more as a site agent
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction Projects working in mechanical/Civil projects
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a management role
• Ability to analyze drawings and designs
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team
• Proper time management and ability to work under pressure and preparedness to work overtime, when required
• Able to work and thrive in a high-stress and fast paced environment

• Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs
• Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts
• Manage procurement of mechanical equipment and materials
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers, architects, and consultants
• Review drawings, design specifications, and equipment schedules
• Project management and Assessing Project requirements
• Supervise installation of HVAC systems, plumbing, fire protection, and other mechanical components
• Inspect installations for compliance with specifications and standards
• Manage commissioning of systems, performance testing, and snag resolution
• Maintain detailed QA/QC records
• Ensure compliance with mechanical codes
• Coordinate mechanical works with other trades (electrical, civil, and structural)
• Designing and implementing equipment modifications HVAC Design
• Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues
• Perform field inspections
• Identify and mitigate mechanical and project related risks
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Compile O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and commissioning certificates
• Facilitate handover of mechanical systems to clients

• Good writing skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Problem solving skills and creativity