Senior Layout Designer, Johannesburg

Our client in the mining sector is recruiting a Senior Layout Designer on behalf of a leading global engineering consultancy supporting major mining and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary project delivery team and play a key role in the development of plant layouts and 3D models for large mining and mineral processing facilities. This role requires strong experience in plant layout design, 3D modelling, and interdisciplinary coordination, supporting projects from concept through detailed engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Develop plant layout designs for mining, mineral processing and heavy industrial facilities

Produce and review 3D models and layout drawings using engineering design software

Ensure layouts support safe operations, maintenance access and constructability

Coordinate layout requirements across mechanical, piping, civil and structural disciplines

Participate in design reviews and multidisciplinary engineering coordination meetings

Ensure layout deliverables comply with project specifications and engineering standards

Support preparation of engineering drawings, documentation and design reports

Mentor and guide junior designers where required

Assist project teams in resolving layout and design interface challenges

Requirements Diploma or qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or Design

Minimum 10 years of experience in plant layout design within mining, minerals processing or heavy industry

Strong experience using 3D plant modelling software (Aveva E3D, SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D or similar)

Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering coordination

Experience working within EPCM or large engineering project environments

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Experience working on large mining or mineral processing facilities

Exposure to EPCM project environments

Experience working within global engineering consulting environments

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