Project Engineer

Agricultural Appointments

Girraween, Sydney NSW

Project Engineering (Engineering)

Full time

Competitive remuneration

Low application volume

How you match

Skills and credentials from the job description

Commissioning

Project Scope

Project Delivery

Client

Our client is a highly successful, Australian-owned food manufacturing business with a proud history spanning generations. Renowned for quality, innovation and operational excellence, the company continues to invest heavily in new facilities, equipment and technology to support significant growth across its operations.

This is an exciting time to join a business that combines the stability of a long-established market leader with the energy, investment and opportunities typically found in a rapidly expanding organisation. With an ambitious capital works program underway, they are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to help shape the next phase of their growth.

Role

This is far more than a typical Project Engineer position. Reporting directly to the General Manager Facilities, you will have the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of capital projects that will make a genuine impact on manufacturing performance, efficiency, sustainability and future growth. From concept development through to commissioning, you will be at the forefront of delivering projects that enhance operations across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will enjoy significant exposure to senior leadership, broad project responsibility and outstanding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a business that actively promotes from within.

Role Responsibilities

Lead capital projects from concept, design and planning through to commissioning and handover

Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines and resource plans

Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders

Provide engineering expertise across mechanical, electrical and process systems

Drive project delivery to ensure milestones, budgets and performance targets are achieved

Review engineering designs, drawings and specifications

Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies

Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and regulatory requirements

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Support innovation, sustainability and operational excellence initiatives

Build strong working relationships across operations, maintenance and leadership teams

Requirements

Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline

Experience as a Project Engineer within manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, agriculture, industrial processing or a related sector

Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver engineering projects from start to finish

Strong project management and organisational skills

Experience managing contractors and cross-functional teams

Sound knowledge of WHS and regulatory compliance requirements

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness

Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Location and Remuneration

Based in Girraween, NSW, with regular travel to company sites as required. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, together with the opportunity to join a growing business offering genuine long-term career prospects, exposure to major capital projects and the chance to play a key role in shaping future operational success.

To Apply

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Dr. Ray Johnson Senior Agribusiness Consultant and Managing Director

Agricultural Appointments Australia Pty Ltd.

"This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven Project Engineer to join a financially strong, highly respected Australian business where your contribution will be recognised, your ideas valued and your career genuinely able to flourish."

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Give me a call on 0419012841 or email me at ray@agri.com.au