Contract opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer delivering equipment upgrades, piping systems and capital projects in a complex industrial environment.

Mechanical Project Manager/ Senior Project Engineer South East Suburbs of Melbourne 12+ Month Contract (Minimum) Competitive Daily Rate

Lead mechanical engineering delivery across complex industrial capital projects, supporting upgrades to critical processing equipment and infrastructure.

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.

This is a contract opportunity working within a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering equipment upgrades, piping systems and mechanical infrastructure improvements across multiple capital projects.

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: Reporting into the Senior Project Manager / Engineering Leader, you will:

Support the delivery of mechanical capital projects including equipment upgrades and plant improvements

Lead the day-to-day coordination of project activities including contractor supervision and stakeholder liaison

Develop and review mechanical designs including piping systems, fluid flow systems and structural components

Work closely with mechanical design and drafting teams to produce equipment layouts and detailed drawings

Perform engineering analysis and calculations including piping, flow systems and basic structural analysis

Prepare work scopes, tender documentation and support equipment procurement processes

Manage project budgets, schedules and contractor performance across assigned work packages

Conduct constructability reviews and support hazard and risk analysis activities





Oversee QA processes relating to equipment procurement and installation

Support site installation activities and supervise contractors during project delivery

Develop commissioning plans and participate in commissioning of equipment and process systems

Work closely with electrical, process and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery

About You: We are seeking a technically capable and delivery-focused engineer who brings:

Mechanical Engineering degree qualification

5–10+ years’ experience within heavy industry, manufacturing or similar industrial environments

Experience delivering mechanical components of capital projects

Strong knowledge of piping systems, fluid mechanics and mechanical equipment design

Experience reviewing engineering drawings including layouts, manufacturing drawings and P&IDs;

Exposure to pressure piping (AS4041) and structural components such as platforms or equipment supports

Experience supervising contractors and site installation activities

Robust stakeholder engagement and communication skills across engineering and operations teams

Exposure to project management disciplines including cost, schedule and risk management

Experience with AutoCAD or 3D modelling tools and heavy industrial site environments will be highly regarded.

This role requires a

hands-on mechanical engineer with strong project delivery capability , able to balance engineering design with practical site execution.

Why This Role?

Work on major industrial capital projects within a large-scale manufacturing operation

12+month contract minimm opportunityEnd-to-end project exposure from engineering design through to commissioning

Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering team delivering critical plant upgrades

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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