The Principal Project Engineer position at ESCO Group LLC in Johannesburg is responsible for overseeing the technical execution and delivery of capital projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, extensive project management experience, and a background in engineering within relevant industries
Job Summary
The Principal Project Engineer is responsible for the technical and project execution delivery of capital project orders and contracts, from initiation through to close-out.
Provide technical and delivery leadership to project engineers and cross‑functional teams, supporting performance management, coaching, and capability development.
At Weir, we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive, including a competitive benefits package.
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The Principal Project Engineer position at ESCO Group LLC in Johannesburg is responsible for overseeing the technical execution and delivery of capital projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, extensive project management experience, and a background in engineering within relevant industries.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Technical and delivery leadership
Customer and stakeholder engagement
End-to-end project execution accountability
Project management frameworks
Engineering best practices
Financial and commercial performance ownership
Zero harm safety commitment
Nice-to-have
Grow your own way career path
Inclusive and diverse workplace
Proactive health and wellbeing focus
Key Requirements
Minimum of 8 years' experience in Capital Project execution
At least 5 years in a lead project management or senior project engineering capacity
Experience within mineral processing equipment, process plant, or material handling environments
Proven experience working within contract-driven and governance-controlled project environments
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work Rights
Must be permanently authorized to work in the country