Mechanical Project Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028031/Wes

Date posted:

Monday, September 14, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

500000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Project Engineer (Mechanical) | Mining & Mineral Processing

Great projects are not built in boardrooms. They're built by engineers who can turn concepts into reality.

Anyone can review a design.
The best Project Engineers see beyond the drawing, anticipating challenges before they occur, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring that what was envisioned on paper performs flawlessly in the field.
Our client is seeking a highly driven Mechanical Project Engineer who thrives in project execution and enjoys taking ownership from project handover through to installation and commissioning. This is an opportunity to be at the centre of complex mining and mineral processing projects, ensuring that engineering excellence translates into successful project delivery.

POSITION INFO:

The Opportunity

You will play a pivotal role in transforming process designs into fully operational infrastructure. Working across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and according to specification.
This role is ideal for a practical engineer who enjoys balancing technical expertise, project management, and stakeholder engagement while seeing projects through from conception to completion.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing the full execution and delivery of engineering projects
Coordinating timelines, resources, budgets, and project milestones
Acting as the technical link between engineers, draughtsmen, fabricators, site teams, and clients
Reviewing 3D plant layouts, piping systems, structural steel designs, and mechanical specifications
Evaluating vendor submissions and ensuring compliance with engineering and quality standards
Leading Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities
Overseeing mechanical installation, equipment alignment, and site construction activities
Managing Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and mechanical handover for commissioning
Driving project success while maintaining quality, safety, and cost objectives

Who We're Looking For

You're not simply an engineer. You're a problem-solver, coordinator, and project leader who understands both the technical and practical realities of large-scale industrial projects.

Requirements

BEng or BTech in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 5 years' project engineering experience within mining, mineral processing, heavy industry, or plant construction environments
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong understanding of:
- Structural fabrication
- Welding standards and codes
- Piping systems
- Rotating equipment
Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project
Exposure to design review platforms such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or AutoCAD Plant 3D
Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills
Valid driver's licence and own transport
Willingness to travel to mine sites during installation and commissioning phases

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers far more than project administration. It provides the opportunity to lead technically challenging projects from design review through to successful plant handover, directly influencing project outcomes and operational success.
If you're an engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex challenges, and seeing tangible results from your work, this could be the career-defining opportunity you've been looking for.
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