Senior Engineering Project Manager - Large Scale Infrastructure
Smart4 Energy - An nGAGE Talent Business · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering project manager to lead technical delivery on a major infrastructure project in Johannesburg. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate contractors and stakeholders on a large-scale engineering build. Ideal for someone with 8 to 10 years of project management experience in engineering or infrastructure who is ready to step into a senior role with real impact.
About the role
Our client is an established international organisation operating across engineering and infrastructure sectors. They are delivering complex, large-scale projects that require specialist technical expertise, multidisciplinary engineering coordination and strong project management capabilities.
As a Senior Engineering Project Manager, you will lead the technical delivery of a significant infrastructure development, working alongside experienced engineering and construction teams. This is a fixed term, part time independent contractor role, and the business is particularly interested in engaging contractors and consultants. You will be responsible for driving project execution, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring that engineering deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Application note: Please include your availability and current hourly or daily rate in your application. Further details about the organisation and project will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.
Requirements
- 8 to 10+ years of engineering project management experience
- Proven experience delivering large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects
- Data centre, industrial construction or MEP project experience will be advantageous
- Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills
- Proven experience managing budgets, timelines and technical teams
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or a related Engineering discipline
- PMP, PRINCE2 or professional registration will be advantageous
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver project objectives
- Manage project planning, budgets, schedules and resources
- Oversee technical project execution and engineering deliverables
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers and stakeholders
- Monitor project risks, progress and performance
- Ensure compliance with engineering, quality and safety standards
- Support project reporting and provide updates to senior management
Job details
- Organisation
- Smart4 Energy - An nGAGE Talent Business
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior (8+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a senior contract role, so your application needs to show more than just your CV. Make sure you highlight specific large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects you have managed, your exact years of experience, and the size of budgets and teams you have handled. The client is looking for contractors and consultants, so if you work independently, say so clearly and include your availability and hourly or daily rate. If you have exposure to data centres, industrial construction or MEP projects, mention it early. A short cover note that connects your experience directly to this kind of project will help you stand out.
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