Mechanical Project Engineer/Project Manager

We’re seeking a degree-qualified Mechanical Project Engineer/Project Manager to join a multi-disciplined engineering team delivering major mechanical and structural equipment upgrades. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical engineering capability with hands-on project leadership experience.

You’ll take ownership of day-to-day project delivery, support senior leadership, and manage client and contractor relationships across multiple engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage safety systems throughout design, installation and commissioning phases.
• Produce and review mechanical designs and engineering calculations (piping, flow systems, basic structural analysis).
• Work closely with drafting personnel to review layouts, manufacturing drawings, P&IDs and schematics.
• Conduct design and constructability reviews with specialists and contractors.
• Participate in hazard and risk analysis activities.
• Oversee QA activities for equipment procurement and installation.
• Prepare work scopes, tender documentation, and support procurement processes.
• Develop commissioning plans and participate in commissioning of equipment and process systems.

Project Management

• Lead day-to-day project operations, ensuring progress aligns with cost, schedule and quality targets.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting and planning activities.
• Develop and manage project schedules with an understanding of lifecycle impacts.
• Oversee contract management and coordinate consultant/contractor engagements.
• Identify project risks and produce risk management plans.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver positive stakeholder experiences.
• Lead and mentor team members and supervise onsite contractors.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical design, design management and systematic design processes.
• Advantageous experience in:
• AutoCAD and 3D modelling software
• Pressure piping (AS4041)
• Basic structural component design (tanks, platforms, support structures)
• Heavy equipment lifting (design and execution)
• Exposure to heavy industry or manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and organisational capability to interface with internal teams and external contractors.

Project Management Experience

• Previous Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer experience.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost management and reporting.
• Knowledge of quality, design documentation processes and approval pathways.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks.
• Experience with commercial and financial considerations relating to supplier and contractor arrangements.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams.

If you are seeking a career that allows you to make a real impact in the world of Engineering on a long-term contract with excellent $$$, then we want to speak to you.

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