Role Information
- Job title: Mechanical Resident Engineer
- Contract Position Period: This will be a contract position for 24 months.
- Location: Cape Town.
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Resident Engineer responsible for supervising on-site mechanical works, ensuring compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and project timelines. Proficient at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors, and delivering projects safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise installation of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, piping, and fire protection
- Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes
- Review and approve shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals
- Conduct routine site inspections and enforce quality control procedures
- Monitor contractor performance and progress against project schedules
- Coordinate with civil, electrical, and architectural teams to resolve interface issues
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
- Verify work completed for contractor payment certifications
- Manage and evaluate variation orders and technical queries (RFIs)
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Supervise testing, commissioning, and system handover processes
- Review as-built drawings and operation & maintenance manuals.
Key Requirements
- B-Tech/B. Eng Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional registration with ECSA will be added advantage
- 5–10+ years of experience in complex construction or engineering projects
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC installation, Wet services, Lifts and Fire protection) in the built environment and SANS standards.
Skills
- Project management and coordination
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Leadership and communication
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Attention to detail and quality focus.
Additional Information
- Candidate must be prepared to be vetted by the client for security clearance
- Candidate must have NO criminal record.
Key Details
Please include the following with your application to career@bvi.co.za
- Proof of qualification/s.
- CV with previous/present employer references, including contact details.
- List of required work experience
- Certified copies of ID document and driver’s licence.
Company Information
- Company name: BVi Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
- Company website: www.bvi.co.za
- Company description: BVi is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm with more than 400 employees and offices across Southern Africa. The BVi Group’s success is based on solid business integrity principles guided by our core values. BVi is an equal opportunity employer.
