Job Description

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms globally and within Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent, and proud to work for us. We are committed to achieving and maintaining diversity and equity in employment.

Key Role

Provide technical leadership and discipline authority for complex mechanical engineering scopes across energy and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on defining engineering strategy, leading mechanical design delivery, reviewing and approving critical deliverables, and ensuring safe, compliant and constructible solutions across multidisciplinary project teams

• Lead mechanical engineering scopes across all project phases (feasibility, concept, basic and detailed design) for complex and high‑risk projects
• Define and approve mechanical design philosophies, basis of design inputs, and key technical approaches
• Act as technical authority for mechanical deliverables, including calculations, specifications, datasheets, reports and design documentation
• Lead design and review of mechanical systems such as rotating equipment, static equipment, piping systems, pressure vessels, HVAC, material handling and plant utilities (as applicable to project scope)
• Provide expert input into equipment selection, materials, codes compliance, reliability and maintainability considerations
• Guide and review P&IDs, layouts, mechanical datasheets, operating philosophies and commissioning strategies
• Lead technical engagement with vendors and suppliers, including evaluation of complex technical submissions and participation in negotiations
• Provide senior technical support during construction and commissioning, resolving complex site queries and technical challenges
• Lead and participate in safety and risk studies (e.g. HAZID/HAZOP), ensuring mechanical designs meet safety and regulatory requirements
• Mentor and develop intermediate and senior mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance and quality oversight
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client specifications and internal quality management systems

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
• 10–15+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering design and delivery within energy, industrial, infrastructure or process facilities
• Proven experience leading discipline scopes and acting as mechanical technical authority on complex projects
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

• Advanced mechanical engineering expertise and sound technical judgement
• Strong problem‑solving and risk‑based decision‑making capability
• Technical leadership and mentorship ability
• Effective communication with clients and senior stakeholders
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and engineering excellence

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.