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Base pay range
A$100,000.00/yr - A$110,000.00/yr
Drive technical delivery, project performance, and commercial outcomes across multiple industrial projects.
* Work alongside experienced engineers on major mechanical & infrastructure projects
* Stable, growing contractor with national clients and long-term project pipeline
* Varied engineering role with autonomy, development and exposure acrossthe full project lifecycle
About the Company
Located on the Northern Gold Coast, this specialist contractor delivers tailored process cooling and mechanical infrastructure solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Known for deep technical capability and reliable project outcomes, they support clients in power generation, petrochemicals, resources, manufacturing, and sugar processing. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of national projects, they are now seeking a Project Engineer to join their Yatala office and support multiple concurrent projects.
About the Role
This role is ideal for a Project Engineer or Site Engineer who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and having visibility across cost, schedule, procurement, and delivery activities. Working closely with Project Managers, you will play a key role in planning work fronts, developing budgets, tracking costs, updating schedules, preparing reports, coordinating subcontractors, and supporting execution across several live projects. This is a hands‑on engineering position with genuine autonomy and the opportunity to develop into a senior engineering or project management pathway.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the planning and delivery of multiple mechanical and industrial infrastructure projects
* Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost‑tracking spreadsheets (Excel)
* Assist with procurement, supplier engagement, and subcontractor coordination
* Prepare and maintain project schedules (MS Project or similar)
* Analyse progress, identify deviations, and support corrective action planning
* Prepare internal and client‑facing reports covering cost, schedule, risks, and performance
* Support estimating activities and contribute to tender submissions
* Track variations and ensure commercial adjustments are accurately captured
* Provide general engineering and project delivery support across all phases of the project lifecycle
About You
* 3–8+ years' experience as a Project Engineer, Site Engineer, or Project Coordinator within mechanical, industrial, or infrastructure projects
* Strong experience with Excel, cost tracking, and project reporting
* Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
* Exposure to scheduling tools (MS Project or similar)
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders
* A practical, hands‑on mindset with strong attention to detail
* Experience with Schedule of Rates or Cost‑Plus contracts is beneficial
* Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering degree preferred
What's Next
If you're a Project Engineer looking for a stable, long‑term role with a respected contractor delivering complex industrial projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume, or for a confidential discussion, contact Christian Sticklen on .
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning
* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, and Oil, Gas, and Mining
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