Job Description

Leading EPCM/EPC organisation with global impact Fast growing, fast paced company Grow and accelerate your career!

With offices in Africa, Australia, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.


Lycopodium Marine & Minerals is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced

Mechanical Engineer

to join our dynamic, growing team. Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the successful candidate will be responsible for proficiently managing the coordination and production of design outputs that are fit for purpose and in alignment with Project and Study requirements.

The tasks you'll perform

Manage multiple tasks and prioritise where necessary to achieve agreed deliverables to a high level of accuracy and professionalism. Perform accurate engineering mechanical and piping design and calculations. Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes. Liaise with and provide professional support to draughting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables. Inter-disciplinary co-ordination of technical aspects of the design. Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines. Produce accurate engineering lists including but not limited to: equipment, lubrication, spares, valves, pipeline and special items. Provide accurate material take-offs as and when required. Compile tender technical pack and provide technical recommendations for the procurement of equipment, bulk supplies and construction contracts. Assist with the provision of engineering documentation in relation to scope, quantities, cost and schedule. Review vendor certified documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking. Maintain an understanding of the latest developments to Industry and Project specific codes, standards and related engineering matters. Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to meet project design criteria and deliverables. Register and file all relevant engineering documentation in accordance with Company approved procedures. Proactively support other team members as required to ensure Project deliverables are met. Travel as required to meet operational and business requirements.

The expertise you'll bring

Tertiary level qualification in Mechanical Engineering.*

At least 3 years' relevant experience, preferably in a minerals processing or projects environment.*

Technical background with a broad multi-disciplinary base, preferably in minerals processing plants / infrastructure construction.*

South African Citizen or Permanent Resident*

Cape Town based*
Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints. Demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues across all business units. Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and colleagues. Proactively seek out and accept guidance and feedback provided by subject matter experts. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge sharing environment. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to solving engineering problems. Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment. Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion. High degree of professional ethics.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.


We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career.


That's why we:

Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry. Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements. Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.
We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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