Mechanical Engineer or Technologist

East London, South Africa Posted on 04/09/2026

Lukhozi is a medium sized national consulting engineering firm specializing in civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services, and project management and environmental consulting.

We have offices in Cape Town, George, PE, East London, Queenstown, Durban and Johannesburg.

Lukhozi Consulting Engineers seeks a Mechanical Engineer or Technologist for their East London office. The salary is market-related and based on experience and qualifications. Applicants shouldsubmitCVs detailing relevant experience for the listed responsibilities

• Conduct condition assessments of mechanical installations andprovide detailed reports.
• Plan, design, and administer contracts frominceptionto completion for building services and engineering projects
• Compile and deliver comprehensive reports at all project stages, including Project Inception, Concept and Viability, Design, tender evaluation, progress, financial status, and project close-out.
• Manage the day-to-day administration associated with active projects.
• Design mechanical building services including HVAC& RefrigerationandWet Services, Liftssystems.
• Design mechanical elements of water and waste water infrastructure projects, including pump stations, rising mains, and pipeline systems.
• Design fire protection systems including sprinkler, hydrant, and hose reel installations.
• PrepareBills of Quantities, Technical Specifications.
• Administer mechanical engineering contracts and act as the Engineer's Representative as defined by the contract terms.
• Provide construction oversight, ensure quality control, andfacilitatethe clarification of design-related issues.
• Monitor construction progress to guarantee design adherence andquality andexpeditedesign clarifications as needed.
• Address technical queries, resolve issues, and lead site and technical meetings, including preparing meeting minutes.
• Review contractors' Quality Control Plans and Construction Method Statements to ensure compliance and quality.
• Prepare payment valuations and measure mechanical installations.
• Maintain frequent communication with all project professionals and clients.
• Assistin resolving technical queries in collaboration with other stakeholders.
• Support project safety and environmental compliance throughout the construction phase.
• Undertake general office and project-related administrative tasks asrequired

Other requirements

• Possess at least a B.Eng , B.Sc (Eng), or B.Tech Eng. Degree in mechanicalor mechatronicengineering.
• Have between two (2) and five (5) years of post-graduate experience.
• Demonstrate experience in the design and management of building services projects and engineering projects.
• Have experienceinbuilding service projects, including HVAC,WetServices,FireProtectionand Lifts.
• Be familiar with Building Information Modelling (BIM)software,such as Auto-desk Construction Cloud.
• Be proficient in Autocad ; experience with Revit MEP isadvantageous.