Project Engineer Mechanical

About the role

Support the day-to-day operations and lead the onsite mechanical effort on Defence and infrastructure projects. This role suits a mechanical engineer with genuine on-site experience; someone who interpret the drawings and specification and understands how the work comes together on the ground.

The role bridges design and construction: you interpret the client's design and specifications, then coordinate and deliver the work on site. Mechanical and protective-coatings scopes typically run together, so an understanding of both is a real advantage.

Key responsibilities

Alongside planning and coordination of works, equipment and personnel, your duties include:

•     Read and interpret mechanical and structural drawings, specifications and work packs; mark up as-builts and raise RFIs.

•     Provide mechanical support on site during fitting, installation, assembly, alignment and mechanical works.

•     Compile and create QA/QC documentation; prepare project plans, programmes (Gantt) and scopes.

•     Carry out quantity take-offs and project procurement.

•     Coordinate the direct labour workforce, suppliers and subcontractors.

•     Provide advice on technical and engineering issues, and liaise with the client to resolve them.

•     Coordinate mechanical works alongside surface preparation and protective coatings scopes.

•     Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements (ISO 9001 / 45001 / 14001 and PCCP).

•     Maintain the project sites, premises, plant and equipment.

•     Facilitate regular project meetings and report to the Project Manager.

About you

•     A degree or tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

•     Practical on-site experience: you understand how the work goes together on the ground.

•     Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work packs.

•     5+ years' relevant experience (mechanical infrastructure upgrades, asset remediation, civil/infrastructure or defence).

•     Sound understanding of engineering principles.

•     Good communication and report-writing skills; competent with MS Office and MS Project.

•     Project delivery skills: budgeting, work priorities, cost control, stakeholder and subcontractor management, documentation.

•     Construction Induction (White Card) and a current driver's licence.

•     Right to work in Australia; able to meet the security requirements of Defence projects.

Highly regarded

•     Construction/site experience alongside your engineering experience.

•     Understanding of protective coatings, surface preparation and hazardous-substance handling.

•     AMPP/NACE CIP or coatings inspection certification.

•     Experience with blasting & painting and/or concrete rehabilitation works.

Benefits

• Permanent full-time role with a competitive salary, allowances and super.

• Genuinely varied work across Defence, marine and infrastructure projects.

• A supportive, safety-first team culture where your trade experience is valued.

• Career development, ongoing training, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee referral rewards and salary-sacrifice options.