Principal Project Engineer

Weir Group

Johannesburg, South Africa
Onsite
Capital project execution
Project controls and governance
Customer and stakeholder management
The Principal Project Engineer is responsible for delivering capital projects in line with contractual scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and governance requirements

Job Summary

  • The Principal Project Engineer is responsible for delivering capital projects in line with contractual scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and governance requirements.
  • Weir offers a competitive benefits package and focuses on the importance of people through its ‘We are Weir’ framework emphasizing health, wellbeing, and career growth.
  • The company fosters an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate, and be themselves.

Matching Summary

The Principal Project Engineer is responsible for delivering capital projects in line with contractual scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and governance requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Capital project execution
  • Project controls and governance
  • Customer and stakeholder management
  • Technical leadership and mentoring
  • Contractual scope and cost management
  • Safety and zero harm commitment

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive and diverse workplace
  • Career development and tailored growth
  • Health and wellbeing framework

Key Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 8 years capital project execution experience
  • At least 5 years in senior project management or engineering role
  • Experience in mineral processing equipment or process plant environments
  • Proven contract and governance controlled project experience
  • Permanently authorised to work in South Africa without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be permanently authorised to work in South Africa without sponsorship

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