Lead Project Engineer

Lead Project Engineer – Mining Construction Our client, a well-established international EPCM business, is on the hunt for a seasoned Lead Project Engineer with 15+ years behind them in mining construction to step into a senior role within their fast-paced Cape Town team. With a global footprint and a strong presence in mining, energy, and heavy industrial projects, the group is known for delivering complex engineering and project delivery work to a high standard. You'll work shoulder to shoulder with some of the industry's sharpest technical minds on major projects — the kind of platform that can genuinely take a career global. Key Responsibilities • Pull together multidisciplinary engineering inputs and keep the technical picture aligned across every design package • Track and manage engineering deliverables to keep them on schedule, on budget, and to spec • Make sure designs hold to client specifications, industry codes, and regulatory requirements • Help shape engineering standards, design criteria, specifications, and technical documentation • Build and maintain project execution plans, schedules, and engineering work breakdowns • Drive scope definition, change control, and interface resolution between disciplines and stakeholders • Work with vendors to clarify technical requirements, scrutinise vendor data, and confirm compliance with project specs • Run vendor document reviews and fold vendor information cleanly into the design deliverables • Lend technical support through construction and commissioning • Embed safety-in-design thinking and risk-reduction measures into every deliverable • Champion compliance with SANS and international design codes Requirements • Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from a recognised institution • 10–20 years' postgraduate experience in a comparable role, underpinned by a solid mining construction background • ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist is a plus • South African citizen or permanent resident, based in Cape Town • Exceptional written and verbal communication • A natural at building and holding strong relationships with clients, vendors, and colleagues • Sharp technical, analytical, and problem-solving instincts • Comfortable running with minimal oversight while keeping deliverable quality high • A track record of hitting high standards within tight budget and schedule constraints What's on Offer? • Hands-on exposure to international projects within a leading EPCM group • A career-defining role with mentorship from genuine industry experts • Flexible working to fit around family, study, or other commitments • Cover for professional memberships, plus access to discount and reward programmes • A culture that takes career progression and technical growth seriously Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 7 working days