Project Engineer

About the role

Support the planning, coordination and execution of plant improvement and engineering projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, safe and quality project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project activities from design and procurement through installation, commissioning and closeout.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor work progress, schedules, quality and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors and internal departments to resolve technical issues and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Monitor project costs, CAPEX expenditure and budgets, and highlight potential overruns or delays.
• Support tendering and procurement activities, including quotation review, technical evaluation and vendor coordination.
• Prepare, review and update engineering drawings, layouts, P&IDs and as-built drawings using AutoCAD.
• Review vendor and consultant drawings and provide technical input where required.
• Prepare progress reports, meeting minutes and maintain project, drawing and approval records.
• Support project closeout, asset capitalization and relevant documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, ISO, 5S and statutory requirements.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Preferably 3–5 years of relevant engineering/project experience, preferably in manufacturing, cement, process plant or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience in project execution, site coordination, equipment installation, modification and commissioning.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and able to read and interpret engineering drawings, layouts and P&IDs.
• Experience in CAPEX, cost monitoring, budget control and project documentation.
• Familiar with tender preparation, technical bid evaluation, quotation review and vendor documentation.
• Good understanding of engineering, safety, quality and statutory requirements.
• Strong project planning, coordination, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel; knowledge of MS Project is an advantage.
• Professional engineering certification/registration is an added advantage.