Posted a month ago
Description
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.
- AutoCAD and 3D modelling software
- Pressure piping (AS4041)
- 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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