Mechanical HVAC (Building Services) Consulting Engineer Full Time

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Consulting Engineer to join its Cape Town office. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career mechanical engineer looking to build a career within the building services consulting industry, working on a diverse range of commercial, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and public infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers, assisting with the design, specification, project management, and delivery of mechanical building services systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and design of mechanical building services systems.
• Design HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems.
• Assist with the design of Fire Protection and Wet Services systems.
• Conduct mechanical services audits and site assessments.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, and reports.
• Assist with cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documentation.
• Support project management throughout all project phases.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant South African standards and project specifications.

Project Experience

Opportunity to work on projects including:

• Office Developments
• Retail Centres
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Gyms
• Data Centres
• Commercial Buildings
• Public Buildings

Minimum Requirements

• BEng Mechanical Engineering
• BSc Mechanical Engineering
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• 0–3 years’ experience, preferably within a consulting engineering environment.
• Strong interest in Building Services Engineering.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a consulting engineering environment.

RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh (021 180 0776) at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com