Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Sparq is a small consulting company in Cape Town with a 17-year legacy of delivering quality service and engineering solutions for our clients. We are a human-centred engineering consultancy that values long-term relationships with our clients, business partners and employees, where trust and communication are paramount.

We employ people with a positive mindset who also value relationships internal and external to the business.

We value collaborators and communicators who want to leave a meaningful legacy — both within this business and within the local engineering community.

We are looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer. Our business is continuing to grow off a strong reputation built on sound designs and project commitment, and we are recruiting to meet this demand.

• 5–8 years' experience in consulting engineering, specifically in building services (HVAC, Fire and Wet Services), with an excellent understanding of their needs and application.
• A strong technical grounding in building services.
• An excellent track record on successfully run projects, with mechanical contract values between R2m and R25m.
• BEng, BSc or BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Active ECSA registration (PrEng or PrTechEng).
• Working familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficiency with mechanical simulation / HAP software.
• Experience applying local and international codes in Fire and HVAC design.
• Valid driver's licence and own transport.

• Interpreting the client brief and developing designs at every stage — from scheme concept through to detail, at both macro and meso level.
• Analysing project requirements against applicable codes and standards, from conceptual design through to construction information and close-out.
• Running existing and new projects independently — investigating solutions, exploring options, and working closely with the professional team to communicate design solutions.
• Directing a small office team to ensure designs are developed and delivered on time, in line with the project programme.
• Coordinating with fellow consultants on the wider project team to ensure all requirements are met and integrated.
• Representing the company at client and professional team meetings — presenting designs, engaging with team members, and capturing client needs clearly.
• Managing internal resources to meet project deliverables, including risk management and financial control, estimating and costing.
• Reporting to the business owner for day-to-day delivery, with formal and informal support provided to develop your skills and grow with the business.

• Salary range is R540 000 to R750 000 per annum, depending on experience
• Benefits - generous annual leave, professional development / CPD support, ECSA fee cover
• Any additional perks - flexible hours, study assistance