South Africa: Lead Engineer posted by SET Consulting

Job Title: Lead Engineer

Department: Engineering

Section: Engineering Technical

Reporting, Interaction Lines & Operating Environment

Functionally reports to

Engineering Manager

Operationally reports to

Engineering Manager

Supervises

N/A

Working relationships

Internally communicate

Externally communicate

Operating Environment

Office-based

May require site visits

Job Purpose

Jobs at this level are responsible for planning and allocating tasks for the Engineering and Design teams, inter Discipline coordination activities, attendance at client meetings, preparation and checking of all project documentation, review & approval of discipline deliverables and vendor documents.

Principal Accountabilities

Review the Scope of Work (SoW) to assess manpower requirements

Secure approval for necessary resources and ensure adequate staffing for project needs

Plan and allocate tasks to Engineering and Design teams

Supervise and direct team progress to ensure timely project completion within the approved manpower budget and to the agreed quality standard

Attend project kick-off meetings to gain a thorough understanding of project requirements and provide engineering input

Review all project-related drawings, documentation, calculations, Purchase Requisitions (PR), technical evaluations, and manpower estimates for accuracy and completeness

Coordinate activities with other disciplines to ensure effective progress and prevent duplication of efforts

Collect and review inputs on queries, forwarding them to the Project Engineering Manager for resolution

Attend project progress and technical client meetings to report on activities and address client issues directly

Participate in design review meetings, providing expert advice on engineering aspects

Coordinate engineering inputs for project bid preparation, ensuring all technical details are accurately represented

Oversee and ensure all necessary actions are taken to complete the project satisfactorily

Provide mentorship to subordinate engineers, supporting their development and skill enhancement

Ensure all activities and processes comply with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and QA (Quality Assurance) standards

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

Relevant Experience

Bachelors Degree in Engineering in a related discipline, or equivalent

Minimum 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas Industry