The Role
Designs, specifies, installs, commissions, and maintains HVAC and building services systems. Performs heat-load calculations, equipment selection, duct and pipe sizing, technical documentation, fault diagnosis, quotations, and reporting. Coordinates contractors, suppliers, technicians, and other disciplines while managing project timelines, budgets, quality, and handover. Acts as the technical client contact, leads site meetings, resolves issues, and supports maintenance and energy-efficiency initiatives.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client is an established building services company that designs, installs and maintains mechanical systems for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Known for its technical quality and long-standing client relationships, the business is strengthening its engineering team and is looking for a Mechanical Engineer based in Lyttelton, Centurion.
The Mechanical Engineer will take technical ownership of HVAC and related building services projects, from design through to handover and ongoing maintenance. The role combines hands-on engineering with direct client contact, so the right person is as comfortable in a client meeting as on site.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
▪ HVAC Design – Design, size and specify HVAC systems, including chillers, AHUs, VRF/VRV, split and ducted systems, and ventilation and extraction.
▪ Calculations & Selection – Carry out heat load calculations, duct and pipe sizing, and equipment selection.
▪ Technical Documentation – Prepare and review drawings, specifications, BOQs and technical submissions.
▪ Installation & Commissioning – Oversee installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring all work complies with SANS 10400, SANS 10173 and relevant OHS requirements.
▪ Client Liaison – Act as the technical point of contact for clients: run site meetings, handle queries and resolve complaints quickly and professionally.
▪ Fault Diagnosis – Diagnose system faults and recommend corrective and energy-efficient solutions.
▪ Maintenance & Service Contracts – Support preventative maintenance planning and the delivery of service contracts.
▪ Coordination – Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, technicians and other building services disciplines (electrical, fire and plumbing).
▪ Quotations & Reporting – Prepare quotations, site reports and project progress updates.
▪ Project Control – Monitor project timelines, budgets and quality standards.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
▪ BEng / BSc Eng (Mechanical), or BTech / BEngTech / National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering)
▪ 3 – 6 years’ experience in building services, with a strong HVAC focus
▪ Proven experience in HVAC design, installation and commissioning
▪ Customer-facing experience in managing client relationships and service delivery
▪ Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with HVAC design software (e.g. HAP, Revit MEP or similar) is advantageous
▪ Working knowledge of SANS 10400 and SANS 10173
▪ Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport
ADVANTAGEOUS
▪ Registration (or progress towards registration) with ECSA as a Candidate or Professional Engineer / Technologist
▪ Experience with building management systems (BMS) and energy-efficiency projects
▪ Experience on green building / GBCSA-rated projects
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
▪ Strong technical problem-solving and analytical ability
▪ Excellent client service and communication skills
▪ Organised, deadline-driven and able to manage several projects at once
▪ Confident on site and comfortable dealing with contractors and clients at all levels
▪ Takes ownership and follows through
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate is a mechanical engineer or technologist with solid, hands-on HVAC experience across design, installation and commissioning in a building services environment. They are technically strong, comfortable working to SANS standards, and confident leading site meetings and managing clients and contractors. They take ownership of their projects from first calculation to final handover, and keep a close eye on quality, timelines and budgets.
Skills Required
- BEng or BSc Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, or BTech, BEngTech, or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- 3–6 years of experience in building services with a strong HVAC focus
- Proven experience in HVAC design, installation, and commissioning
- Customer-facing experience managing client relationships and service delivery
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of SANS 10400 and SANS 10173
- Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
- Experience with HVAC design software such as HAP or Revit MEP
- Registration or progress toward registration with ECSA as a Candidate or Professional Engineer or Technologist
- Experience with building management systems and energy-efficiency projects
- Experience on green building or GBCSA-rated projects
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