Senior Buildings Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer, Built Environment

Location: Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)

Contract type: Permanent (Employee), Full Time

• Manage full design aspects for Mechanical (HVAC) services across a range of building services projects.
• Analyse project requirements in the context of various codes and standards and develop conceptual designs through to construction information.
• Direct a team to ensure compliant designs are delivered to agreed programmes.
• Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces.
• Develop scripts and add ins to automate repetitive design aspects and/or to check various design compliance aspects (using e.g., Dynamo, Python).
• Represent at client and professional meetings, present work, and engage in technical conversations.
• Maintain accountability for resourcing, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance, scope management, and keep the client informed on project progress.
• Establish new client relationships and maintain existing client relationships.
• Plan and manage deliveries while developing the skills of the engineering and BIM team.

• BSc/BEng, or MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Active professional registration with a certified engineering body.
• 7 to 10 years' experience as a Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer within the Built Environment; international experience highly advantageous.
• 3 years' experience managing multiple teams over multiple deliveries.
• 1 2 years' experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of local, international codes and standards, preferably those applicable to South Africa and the Middle East.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services, focusing mainly on Mechanical (HVAC).
• Strong proficiency in Revit is an advantage for projects.
• Strong proficiency in mechanical simulation software (e.g., HAP, IES) highly advantageous.
• Confident, team player, approachable.
• 1 2 years' experience developing shop drawings.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.