Cape Town, South Africa Remote (City)

Kirby Group Engineering is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer | Cape Town

Responsibilities

  • Gather and organize all design-related documentation and technical drawings
  • Participate in project handover discussions to ensure smooth transition
  • Assess opportunities for cost reduction or value improvement in design solutions
  • Produce integrated drawings that align mechanical, electrical, sprinkler, structural, and architectural components
  • Analyze project specifications and drawings to verify compliance of coordinated submissions
  • Support the creation of weekly progress updates for project tracking
  • Help compile and evaluate technical submittals for accuracy and compliance
  • Manage procurement processes including requisition handling and purchase order issuance
  • Verify receipt of materials and equipment delivered to site
  • Resolve design-related questions using the formal request for information process
  • Understand project financial aspects such as profit projections, variation tracking, and quantity take-offs
  • Coordinate with design professionals, contractors, and internal teams on technical and commercial matters
  • Attend technical coordination meetings with stakeholders across disciplines
  • Maintain document control and information flow using the File Key system
  • Develop method statements and risk assessments for engineering activities
  • Supervise and evaluate subcontractor work assignments
  • Perform quality inspections and walkthroughs of P&IDs and layout plans
  • Complete and monitor test documentation packages

Compensation

Excellent package available with negotiation potential

Work Arrangement

Remote — Cape Town

Other

  • The position offers a competitive compensation package with room for negotiation
  • The selected candidate will have opportunities for professional growth in an organization focused on talent development and performance recognition
  • Access to career development programs designed to strengthen leadership skills
About company
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, Europe and South Africa, 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. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
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Posted 3 days ago