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HVAC MECHANICAL DESIGNER

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering Environmental Health & Safety
Reference: CPT000786/WN

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

Job Title: Mechanical Designer (Air Conditioning / HVAC Experience)Location: Hybrid – Home & Cape Town based Office (split to be agreed)Employment Type: Full TimeROLE OVERVIEWThis is a strong career development opportunity for a skilled CAD Technician with HVAC / Air Conditioning exposure who wants to progress into a Mechanical, Electrical & Refrigeration (ME&R) Design Engineer role.

You will join a specialist design team delivering Mechanical, Electrical, Refrigeration and Ventilation solutions within the supermarket / retail sector. The role is structured to support your transition from CAD Technician to Design Engineer through formal mentoring, training, and hands-on project exposure.
You will start within the CAD department to embed drawing standards and systems, while gradually taking on design responsibility across HVAC and Refrigeration disciplines.
COMPANY COMMITMENT

Structured mentorship programme with clear objectives and milestones
Ongoing technical training and development
Supportive team environment with access to senior engineers
Direct mentorship from the Head of Feasibility & Design
Realistic development timelines with patience and guidance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
(Training will be provided)
Project Management & Coordination

Manage and track project scope and schedule changes
Maintain communication with delivery teams, coordinators and stakeholders
Attend online client meetings and internal/external design reviews
Respond to design queries and resolve technical issues

HVAC & Refrigeration Design

Perform heat load and refrigeration load calculations
Size HVAC and refrigeration equipment
Produce retail ME&R design layouts
Develop pipe sizing calculations and isometric drawings

Design & Engineering Management

Interpret client plans, briefs and specifications
Produce detailed engineering drawings for tender and construction
Review designs with clients, consultants and internal teams
Address consultant audits and engineering reports

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with internal teams, consultants, architects and suppliers
Coordinate across architecture, engineering and construction teams

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare and review technical reports and site documentation
Manage drawing revisions and design change tracking

Compliance & Standards

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including:

UK Building Regulations
EN378
CDM
PESR

Sustainability & Innovation

Design with focus on energy efficiency, TCO and low-carbon solutions

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Strong AutoCAD foundation (essential)
Background in Mechanical, Electrical, Refrigeration, Construction, Architecture or Structural fields
Solid understanding of engineering principles and drawing production
High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently (typically 3–4 schemes)
Strong communication and coordination skills
Structured, methodical and results-driven approach
Positive, flexible mindset with a strong willingness to learn

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Diploma or Certificate in Drafting, Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum 4 years AutoCAD drafting/design experience
Proficient in AutoCAD 2018 or newer (2D & 3D)

TEAMWORK & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Contribute to best practices and design improvements
Stay current with ME&R industry developments
Support SOP development and refinement
Proactively follow up on open tasks and information requests

NICE TO HAVE (NOT ESSENTIAL)

Experience with Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks or similar
BIM exposure
HVAC / Mechanical / Electrical / Refrigeration certifications
Understanding of sustainable design principles

WHAT’S ON OFFER

3-month probation period
Permanent full-time employment
Hybrid working (home & office)
15 days annual leave + public holidays
Additional annual leave after year one (up to 21 days)
Career progression and development path
Competitive salary (experience dependent)
Laptop and external screen provided

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