Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Wellington NSW
Full time
18d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ
Project Manager
Lead Complex Mechanical Engineering Projects Across Wellington
Our client is a leading engineering and construction company with operations across New Zealand and Australia.
They design, construction, maintenance, fabrication, mechanical services, industrial coatings, and scaffolding solutions to clients across a range of industrial sectors.
We are seeking an experiencedProject Managerto join our team in Wellington.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of mechanical engineering, fabrication, installation, and construction projects across the lower North Island.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded project professional who can combine technical expertise with strong commercial and leadership capability.
About the Role
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from tender handover through to completion, ensuring safe, profitable, and high-quality delivery.
Managing mechanical engineering, fabrication, maintenance, and construction projects
Developing project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery strategies
Leading multidisciplinary project teams, including site personnel, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Monitoring project performance, cost control, forecasting, and risk management
Managing client relationships and stakeholder expectations
Administering contracts, variations,



and commercial outcomes
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification
Providing regular project reporting to senior leadership
Supporting and mentoring engineers and project team members
Identifying opportunities for additional works and long-term client partnerships
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
A Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent trade-based engineering background
Proven experience delivering mechanical, industrial, fabrication, maintenance, or construction projects
Minimum 5 years' project management experience in an engineering environment
Strong commercial and contract management skills
Experience managing shutdowns, capital projects, plant upgrades, or industrial installations
Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
Robust problem-solving and organisational abilities
A commitment to health, safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
What this company offers.
Diverse and technically challenging industrial projects
Career progression within a nationally recognised engineering business
Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and safety
Competitive salary package based on experience
Opportunity to work with leading clients across manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors
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📌 Project Manager - Mechanical (New South Wales)
🏢 Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ
📍 New South Wales