With over three decades of experience in mechanical engineering and project management, Gavin is a seasoned consulting engineer specializing in fabrication and project management. He holds a B.Sc.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand and an Advanced Diploma in Business Project Management from the University of Cape Town.

Currently serving as a Consulting Engineer at RM Process (Pty) Ltd, Gavin excels in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

His previous roles include being a Consulting Engineer at Betterect as well as being a Engineering Manager at MIP Process (Pty) Ltd, where he led engineering activities and managed project cost control, and Construction Project Manager/Senior Mechanical Engineer at McConnell Dowell in Dubai/Saudi Arabia, where he directed major projects like the Ma’aden Aluminium Smelter.

His career highlights also include leading mechanical engineering design projects at Aqua Engineering and technical management roles at Betterect and Andritz/Delkor.

Gavin’s achievements include winning the South African Institute of Steel Construction’s Best Export Project Award in 2022 and the Sastech/Sasol Quality Excellence Award.

 

Professional Experience

Gavin Scallan is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at RM Process, with a diverse background in engineering and project management. His experience includes:

•        Leading project planning and cost control at Betterect.
•        Managing engineering and procurement at MIP Process (Pty) Ltd.
•        Directing major construction projects at McConnell Dowell.
•        Designing equipment for the Eskom Medupi Power Station at Aqua Engineering.
•        Overseeing production and technical support at Betterect.
•        Designing mining equipment and managing risk at Andritz / Delkor.
•        Engineering water treatment plants at Degremont Aquazur.
•        Working on water systems and plant operations at Rand Water.

 

Areas of Expertise

·         Project Management: Planning, execution, cost control, and risk management.

·         Contract Management: Negotiations, procurement, and subcontractor oversight.

·         Engineering Management: Design, project planning, procurement, and stakeholder coordination.

·         Mechanical Engineering Design: Equipment specification, plant design, and system optimisation.

·         Construction Management: Construction planning, quality control, and resource management.

·         Consulting Engineering: Fabrication and project management across various sectors.

·         Value Engineering: Cost-effective solutions and process improvements.

·         Standards & Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.

·         Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.