Mechanical HVAC (Building Services) Consulting Engineer

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Mechanical HVAC (Building Services) Consulting Engineer with a client of RPO Recruitment, based in their Cape Town office. It represents an opportunity for a graduate or early-career mechanical engineer to establish a career in the building services consulting industry. The position involves working alongside experienced engineers to assist with the design, specification, project management, and delivery of various mechanical building services systems across a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and public infrastructure projects. **What you will do** * 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * BEng Mechanical Engineering OR * BSc Mechanical Engineering OR * 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. * 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. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a graduate or early-career mechanical engineer with 0-3 years of experience, ideally within a consulting engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in Building Services Engineering and a willingness to learn and develop in this field. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/mechanical-hvac-building-services-consulting-engineer-rpo-recruitment-4 Source: myjobmag

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