• Maersk
  • South Africa, Western Cape
Key responsibilities:

Reporting to the Regional Facility Design Engineering Manager, you are responsible for the technical design of all asset investments in the warehousing and fulfilment space for Maersk in the IMEA region.
This includes warehouses and inland depots, in projects from fulfilment centers to cross-dock facilities and cold stores. These can be leasing fit outs, built-to-suit, or fully self-developed sites. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create efficient and cost-effective construction designs. If you thrive in a complex, high-paced environment then this role could be for you.
End-to-end ownership of the technical design of all construction projects, from pre-project to completion.
Managing internal and external designers, vendors, and consultants. Coordinating the full technical design, e.g., architectural, structural, automation, fire prevention, etc.
Creating and optimizing warehouse layouts, including racking systems and material handling equipment. Accommodating the operational design from the solution team, meeting project requirements and Maersk technical standards.
Leading technical design reviews and proposing design solutions that meet both business needs and global design standards.
Diving deep into technical details and providing value engineering and innovative solutions to drive frugality and continuous improvements.
Preparing specifications and instructions for construction and overseeing design during the construction phase.
Conducting technical analysis of project locations, land plots, or existing facilities.
Providing input for construction timelines and CAPEX requests (Capital Planning), managed by the Construction Project Manager, to ensure all projects are delivered within budget and offer the best overall value.
Collaborating with global and regional stakeholders to ensure timely engineering resources are allocated during the investment process.
Acting as a key link to the Construction Project Manager, Solution Design, Procurement, Delivery, Automation, HSSE, IT, and other internal stakeholders.
Ensuring that warehouse designs and modifications adhere to all relevant safety and compliance regulations.
Assisting in providing equipment specifications and technical support to Procurement, Change Management, and other business partners for best value and competition.
Maintaining comprehensive documentation of warehouse designs, project plans, and equipment specifications.
Assessing and communicating project status, driving escalations on potential risks and delays across multiple teams.

We’re looking for:

Relevant Education background in construction, engineering, architecture, building sciences, mechanical, electrical, or relevant subjects.
Experienced in technical design management for the construction industry, ideally in Logistic infrastructure.
Knowledge of typical design and construction procedures
Knowledge of building permits and legal requirements.
Proficiency in MS Excel, CAD, Revit.
Knowledge about automated material handling systems and storage solutions is preferable.
The ability to handle multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
Ability to resolve problems with effective solutions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.
Technical communication skills in English (written and verbal)
Attention to detail
  • Cape Town