Mechanical Engineer (Project Costing)
- Location
- South Africa
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary (as advertised)
- R300 000 – R400 000 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Mechanical Engineer, specializing in Project Costing, offered by an established South African engineering company with an international client base. The company delivers multimillion-rand engineering projects both locally and abroad. There are two permanent opportunities available: a Junior Cost Engineer and a Mid-Level Cost Engineer. The position focuses on the costing, tendering, and commercial aspects of engineering, rather than extensive site work. It provides an excellent chance for Mechanical Engineers to develop a specialist career in Cost Engineering within a business offering exposure to substantial local and international engineering projects. Square 1 Recruitment is the agency responsible for sourcing candidates for these roles. **What you will do** * Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets for engineering projects, equipment, and fabricated components. * Interpret mechanical drawings, technical specifications, and bills of materials to determine project costs. * Develop an understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes, materials, labour, and associated costs. * Prepare Requests for Quotations (RFQs), obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, and evaluate pricing. * Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Project teams to develop competitive, commercially viable proposals. * Analyse project costs, identify commercial risks, and recommend cost-saving opportunities. * Develop and maintain costing models, estimates, and supporting documentation. * Participate in technical discussions and site inspections where required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Mechanical Engineering Degree or National Diploma (essential). * 1–5 years' relevant engineering experience, ideally within mechanical engineering projects, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial plant environments (Processing Plants within Mining). * Experience in project engineering, project costing, estimating, tendering, proposals, procurement, or contract management. * Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering and fabrication drawings. * An understanding of engineering project lifecycles, from costing and procurement through to installation and commissioning, would be advantageous. * Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a genuine interest in the commercial aspects of engineering. * Existing Cost Engineering experience is advantageous but not essential. * Comfortable working with Excel. **Who should apply** This opportunity is for Mechanical Engineers with project experience who enjoy the costing, tendering, and commercial side of engineering more than the demands of site work. Ideal candidates will have gained practical experience in project execution, engineering, procurement, fabrication, or contract management, and are interested in developing a specialist career in Cost Engineering. Prior experience as a Cost Engineer is not essential; candidates who understand how engineering projects are assembled, can interpret technical drawings, and have been involved in project costing, tenders, procurement, or commercial project activities are encouraged to apply. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/mechanical-engineer-project-costing-id-7599884 Source: jobmail
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- At least 1 year of experience.
- Microsoft Excel
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