Job Description - Project Engineer

Our client in the Freight industry is currently looking for a Project Engineer, in Johannesburg, Gauteng.



Responsibilities:


  • Implement engineering and infrastructure projects by organising and controlling project elements throughout the life cycle of each project.

  • External:

  • Interface with External Customers where required for the implementation of project objectives.

  • Where relevant, ensure that external stakeholders are consulted on direction, progress, goals and program issues.

  • Internal:

  • Co-ordinate regional and in-country workgroups to achieve project’s goals.

  • Work with functional experts and workgroups in designing appropriate solutions.

  • Develop solutions that meet project goals or change requirements.

  • Co-ordinate the development and implementation of solutions ensuring appropriate technical and operational solutions.

  • Communicate, interface and work with the respective groups to achieve the defined goals. 

  • Ensure program direction and progress is communicated to all stakeholders

  • Design and Engineering:

  • As directed, initiate and design project solutions to address identified or specific needs.

  • Site evaluation of potential Brownfield sites, GA designs, space planning, building and specifications.

  • As directed, develop project BCAs and supporting documentation for review and approval including.

  • Facility capacity and anticipated growth, completing Base Data and Facility Sizing Questionnaires, process designs and MHE specifications, facility layouts, project plans, WBS and costs, project organisation, and project execution plans.

  • Project Management:

  • Manage business and project risks, including the development of contingency plans according to the needs of the projects being managed.

  • Project management from inception to hand-over.

  • Assist with executing specific project tasks on other projects are directed.

  • Feedback and monthly reporting to the Director Engineering. 

  • Act as a trouble shooter to provide advice and support to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the agreed specifications.

  • Quality and Compliance:

  • Ensure that all designs and specifications comply with country/regional standards

  • Ensure the compliance of standards within the framework of ISO 9001, ISO 14000, 5S, SHEQ and other standards as defined in-country laws and building regulations

  • Ensure that project documentation required by the Quality Management System is kept up to date and ensure that it is within the guidelines.

  • People -Management:

  • Promote a culture of quality, service excellence, flexibility and cost consciousness.

  • Cultivate team spirit, communication and commitment to achieve project objectives and targets.




Requirements:


  • A minimum of 5 years’ demonstrated experience within a project engineering environment preferably with experience in facility design and engineering.

  • A minimum of 2 years’ demonstrated project management experience in a multi-disciplinary project environment.

  • Proven ability to deliver complex engineering solutions. 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical building services engineering.

  • Recognised qualification in project management.

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.




Remuneration:


  • Dependent on qualification and experience.

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