Mechanical Engineering Lead | Cape Town

Mechanical Engineering Lead | Cape Town

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 and Europe, 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. Thesuccessful 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 utilisation 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

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 assess 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 FileKey

Prepare method statements and risk assessments for production activities

Organise and assess the work of subcontractors

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 junior engineers and graduates

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