Associate Partner - Engineering & Capital Projects (Manufacturing)

Vectura Recruitment Pty Ltd - Sydney CBD NSW

Location: Sydney, NSW (ANZ remit, with regular travel)
Work Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 + Super (negotiable based on experience)

Vectura Recruitment is partnering with a leading global management consultancy , operating across supply chain, procurement, manufacturing and operations, to appoint an Associate Partner to lead engineering and capital projects work within its Manufacturing practice across ANZ. It's a rare opportunity for a commercially astute engineer who combines genuine delivery credibility on major capital projects with real business development capability, working alongside the Partner group on high-value engagements with a clear platform toward Partner.

Key Responsibilities

- Represent the firm in client pitches and sales meetings, converting warm leads into engagements alongside Partners.
- Own delivery of complex manufacturing expansion and capital projects, including engagements valued at $50M+.
- Manage client relationships and overall scope on major engagements, with construction contracted to specialist partners.
- Work with the internal Service Methods lead to bring proprietary methodology and IP to market.
- Lead and develop two to three consultants, including regular check-ins and formal performance reviews.
- Apply strong commercial judgement to scoping,



pricing and delivery so engagements are technically and commercially sound.
- Travel regularly, often at short notice, to client sites across Australia, NZ and internationally.
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across brewing, food and broader manufacturing clients.

Skills & Experience

- Qualified engineer (BEng / MEng or equivalent), ideally chartered or working toward it.
- Around 15-20 years' experience, including delivery of one or more $50M+ greenfield or major capital projects.
- Demonstrated business development or sales track record alongside solid technical delivery credibility.
- Background as a client-side Chief Engineer, Project Director or senior consultant in manufacturing, FMCG, process or petrochem.
- Strong commercial acumen; comfortable at consulting pace and working through ambiguity.
- Willing to travel frequently, interstate and occasionally overseas. Prior consulting experience valued, not essential.
- Overseas candidates open to relocation, with visa sponsorship, are encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

A rare opening at one of the region's most respected manufacturing consulting practices, with a clear pathway to Partner and the chance to lead a high-growth capability from the front. For an engineer who combines technical credibility with real commercial instinct, the long-term scope here is significant.

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📌 Associate Partner - Engineering & Capital Projects (Manufacturing) (Sydney)
🏢 Vectura Recruitment
📍 Sydney