Project Engineer

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Industry: Industrial Construction / Refrigeration
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 3 – 5 Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Project Engineer to lead and manage industrial construction projects in the Durban, KwaZulu-Natal region. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical qualification, hands-on, in-depth experience in construction Project Management, and exposure to industrial refrigeration projects is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate project activities, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, tracking progress and making adjustments as necessary to ensure project milestones are met.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including clients, team members, vendors, and senior management, providing updates on project status, issues, and risks.
• Understanding of construction contracts (JBCC, FIDIC etc)
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective strategies to minimize their impact on project objectives.
• Ensure that projects comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards. (SANS standards etc)
• Lead project meetings, facilitating discussions and decision-making to keep projects on track.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project team members, resolving technical issues and ensuring that engineering best practices are followed.
• Conduct project evaluations and lessons learned exercises to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure SHEQ protocols are adhered to at all times.

Requirements:

• Mechanical qualification (degree or diploma).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in Construction Project Management.
• Experience in industrial refrigeration will be a strong advantage.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting Iso and P&ID drawings.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Projects.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of health & safety and quality standards in construction environments.

Personal Attributes:
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently and within a team.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills.