Mechanical Engineer

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 21/08/2026

Salary:
Competitive / Dependent on Experience

Holiday: 22 days annual leave + UK Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days

Start Date:

ASAP

Reporting to:
Technical Manager

We are looking for a technically minded Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering business in a role focused on sales-stage design and technical solutions.

This is a key position at the front end of projects, where you will take customer requirements and translate them into technically sound, commercially competitive engineering solutions.

You will work closely with customers and the sales team to assess requirements, develop technical proposals, optimise solutions and ensure projects are technically robust before they move into delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver who enjoys finding practical engineering solutions, is commercially aware and can confidently communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Take customer requirements and develop technically sound, commercially competitive solutions using the available engineering tools and product range.

Review customer specifications in detail and identify any gaps or misalignment with standard products or solutions.

Develop practical solutions to address technical requirements and customer concerns.

Assess CAPEX vs OPEX, including machinery running costs, chemical and carbon consumption.

Analyse competitor strengths and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and differentiation.

Develop proposals that clearly demonstrate the technical and commercial value of the proposed solution.

Confirm appropriate plant selection, media, contact times, cooling strategies and performance thresholds to ensure effective system design.

Assess and recommend appropriate corrosion protection levels.

Evaluate PLC and control system requirements to ensure accurate quotations and appropriate applications.

Develop derogation schedules and ensure relevant regulatory requirements are considered, including CE marking for EU projects.

Support odour management plans and site assessments relating to Best Available Technology (BAT).

Produce detailed technical reports where required.

Understand the capabilities of the product range across different industrial applications and identify when a standard solution is unsuitable.

Escalate projects to R&D where a bespoke or technically different solution is required.

Provide clear explanations of system functionality, maintenance requirements and long-term operation.

Create Bluebeam review mark-ups for the CAD Engineer to develop plant layouts.

Provide clear guidance on duct routing, plant sizing and equipment positioning.

Attend client meetings alongside the sales team to provide technical expertise and support.

Respond to technical queries from the sales team and customers.

Help ensure technical requirements are clearly understood throughout the sales process.

Attend project handover meetings to ensure the agreed scope and quotation are fully understood.

Provide clarity around technical drawings, specifications and requirements to the delivery team.

Remain available after handover to resolve any technical questions or areas requiring clarification.

Take full ownership and accountability for your responsibilities throughout the sales-stage process.

Provide timely, accurate and clear reporting.

Ensure technical and commercial information is maintained to a high standard.

Work within established processes while continually identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

Confidently use AI tools such as Claude or equivalent to support technical research, drafting, calculations and document production.

Apply sound engineering judgement to review, validate and verify AI-assisted outputs before they are used in customer-facing or technical work.

Continuously improve the use of company systems, AI and Microsoft Excel to improve efficiency across the sales-stage process.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering qualification.

Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar engineering industry.

Strong technical mindset with a creative, solution-focused approach to engineering challenges.

Ability to understand customer requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.

Strong…