Project Engineer – Capital Projects at Pollock & Associates

Role Summary

• Drive complex chemical projects from concept to completion within a leading engineering environment.
• We seek a highly skilled and registered Project Engineer to manage multi-disciplinary teams, technical designs, contractor coordination, and project execution across South Africa and international sites.
• This role is central to delivering compliant, on-time, and on-budget engineering solutions.
• You will work alongside the Engineering Project Manager to manage capital projects, including the design and in-house fabrication of piping systems, pressure equipment, and large structures.
• The ideal candidate is familiar with industry standards (OHS Act, ASME B31/VIII, SANS) and has advanced proficiency in MS Project and AutoCAD.
• This is a career-defining opportunity to lead technically complex projects with strategic importance.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management Diploma

Experience & Technical Skills:

• 10+ years in the petroleum/chemical industry
• 5+ years in project engineering
• Expert knowledge of piping, structural and pressure equipment design
• Proficient in P&IDs, HAZOP, MOC, NEC & JBCC contract administration
• MS Project, AutoCAD, Excel, Word (intermediate level)

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership of cross-functional teams
• Effective stakeholder communication
• Strategic planner with budget and cost control capability