Building Services Engineer

About the company

Utopia is an ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand creating a global ecosystem of properties and experiences.

We develop private villa retreats in beautiful locations around the world, each with high-end service. Utopia also offers a wider ecosystem of leisure experiences and services available both to those staying on property and to external visitors.

Utopia designs and builds its properties in-house. Our projects span the full journey: from concept and architecture to construction, interiors, landscape, guest experience, and long-term operation. For architects and designers, this means contributing on properties from the ground up, with the ability to influence how each place is planned, built, and experienced. For hospitality professionals, it means collaborating with a brand where service is personal, attentive, and built around each guest’s stay.

We’re a young, ambitious team with high standards and a hands-on approach. We value strong ideas, practical thinking, attention to detail, and people who are ready to take ownership of their part of each project. If you’re interested in architecture, design, hospitality, or guest experience, we invite you to explore opportunities with Utopia.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced On-site MEP Engineer to support the ongoing construction of a luxury project in Cape Town.

Your main project contacts will be the MEP Manager and Head of Construction, and you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment — working alongside architects, interior designers, structural engineers, procurement teams, and client representatives to ensure the highest standards of project delivery.

To succeed in this opportunity, you must possess excellent communication and presentation skills. We're looking for a punctual, detail-oriented, and self-organized professional motivated to deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to in-house design & QS teams, third-party designers, consultants, and contractors throughout the design process
• Review and evaluate Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing design to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and managers to optimise Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing systems integration
• Resolve technical issues and challenges during the design phase in a timely manner
• Stay updated on industry trends, codes, and regulations related to Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing systems
• Manage, control, and track changes and variations in accordance with corporate routine

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a concentration in HVAC or mechanical systems
• 7 to 15 years of experience in design consultancy or with a general contractor
• Experience with low-rise residential and hospitality projects — private homes and villas, hotels and resorts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Professional-level English, written and verbal

What we offer

• This opportunity is based on-site in Cape Town, South Africa, in close collaboration with the team bringing the project to life.
• You'll be part of a landmark luxury hospitality project in Cape Town, taking it from construction through to delivery.
• Utopia has a truly international team — you'll collaborate with a professional, multidisciplinary group of architects, engineers, and project managers.

By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be collected, processed, and retained by the company solely for the purposes of managing and assessing my candidacy.

Notice: This is a remote position based in South Africa.