Job Description
Mechanical Project Manager/ Senior Project Engineer
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South East Suburbs of Melbourne
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12+ Month Contract (Minimum)
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Competitive Daily Rate
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Lead mechanical engineering delivery across complex industrial capital projects, supporting upgrades to critical processing equipment and infrastructure.
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We are partnering with a large Australian industrial organisation to appoint an experienced PM/Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of mechanical and structural upgrades across a major production facility.
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This is a contract chance working within a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering equipment upgrades, piping systems and mechanical infrastructure improvements across multiple capital projects.
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You will play a key role in ensuring projects move effectively from engineering design through procurement, installation and commissioning within a complex industrial environment.
The Role: n
Reporting into the Senior Project Manager / Engineering Leader, you will:
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Support the delivery of mechanical capital projects including equipment upgrades and plant improvements
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Lead the day-to-day coordination of project activities including contractor supervision and stakeholder liaison
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Develop and review mechanical designs including piping systems, fluid flow systems and structural components
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Work closely with mechanical design and drafting teams to produce equipment layouts and detailed drawings
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Perform engineering analysis and calculations including piping, flow systems and basic structural analysis
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Prepare work scopes, tender documentation and support equipment procurement processes
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Manage project budgets, schedules and contractor performance across assigned work packages
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Conduct constructability reviews and support hazard and risk analysis activities
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Oversee QA processes relating to equipment procurement and installation
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Support site installation activities and supervise contractors during project delivery
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Develop commissioning plans and participate in commissioning of equipment and process systems
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Work closely with electrical, process and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery
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About You: n
We are seeking a technically capable and delivery-focused engineer who brings:
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Mechanical Engineering degree qualification
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5–10+ years' experience within heavy industry, manufacturing or similar industrial environments
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Experience delivering mechanical components of capital projects
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Strong knowledge of piping systems, fluid mechanics and mechanical equipment design
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Experience reviewing engineering drawings including layouts, manufacturing drawings and P&IDs;
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Exposure to pressure piping (AS****) and structural components such as platforms or equipment supports
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Experience supervising contractors and site installation activities
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across engineering and operations teams
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Exposure to project management disciplines including cost, schedule and risk management
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Experience with AutoCAD or 3D modelling tools and heavy industrial site environments will be highly regarded.
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This role requires a hands-on mechanical engineer with strong project delivery capability, able to balance engineering design with practical site execution.
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Why This Role? n
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Work on major industrial capital projects within a large-scale manufacturing operation
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12+month contract minimum opportunity
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End-to-end project exposure from engineering design through to commissioning
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Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering team delivering critical plant upgrades
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Please note:
Eligibility to obtain RPEV registration is essential for this role. Applications from candidates who are not eligible will not be considered.
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📌 Project Manager/Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical) (Melbourne)
🏢 Blackbook Recruitment
📍 Melbourne