Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager
About the Company
Our client is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious Engineering firms in the country. They specialise in Engineering and Design across Electrical, Mechanical, Security and Infrastructure and provide some of the best and largest clients in the country.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of some of the largest projects and technically most challenging designs going around. They’ve worked with all of Australia’s largest construction companies, where their expertise is called upon for Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance.
About You
Like the company, you should be at the top of your game, and looking to develop your career to a point of self-actualisation, pushing to become part of the leadership team. For such opportunities, a sacrifice sometimes needs to be made. This opportunity requires you to be based in Canberra to help shape, support and grow this state’s business, but in doing so, you will be put in the spotlight with an opportunity to be considered to fast track for their General Manager position.
The position of Engineering Manager requires being involved in the day to day functions of engineering designs, equipment selections, design reviews, alternative design submissions and tendering proposals.
What You’ll be Doing
Working with Project Managers, Estimators and Contractors main tasks shall include:

• Review consultant design drawings and specifications and other relevant project documentation to determine the scope of works required for the project.
• Carryout re-design, Value Management and raise technical queries as required on tender enquiries to determine the plant layouts and system capacities.
• Carryout engineering design and calculations to provide system design for construction documentation.
• Provide final equipment selections including required capacities and efficiencies for procurement and construction.
• Planning and Execution of the project Engineering Program
• Engineering engagement with Industry as part of a holistic contract management approach
• Carryout and site inspections to ensure the HVAC installation is in line with the relevant documentation and specifications.
• Witness commissioning of HVAC system in ensure equipment and building is operating at optimum performance.

A Bit About You
N.B – Must be Citizen or have PR for Security Clearance requirements

• Experienced working as a Senior Engineer, Construction Manager / Operations Manager or a highly experienced Project Manager looking to step up, within Construction and/or HVAC or similar industries
• Worked on commercial construction projects over $10-$20 million
• Leading and Managing a small team of competent Engineering practitioners
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work with remote field based employees & across multi-layers of the business
• Strong technical background with the ability to break down technical information
• Degree, diploma or trade qualification in mechanical, Civil or Industrial engineering
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate this information into process methodologies

What You’ll Get

• UNIQUE Career Opportunity (rarely offered in most cities) to FAST TRACK to General Manager of the Canberra Branch in 2 years
• $ Relocation Support $ – Canberra Based Role – Booming pipeline of Blue chip projects
• A highly competitive remuneration package
• Relocation Support / Assistance if required
• Vehicle or car allowance provided
• A positive team environment with support from management
• After hours and overtime work available
• Company uniform, phone, and training provided

We are looking for people that can provide sensational Client and Stakeholder communication and ability to be on the ground in ACT to join their team as soon as possible.
If you want to work with an award-winning Australian company that provides a great team environment and room to develop professionally, please get in touch, we’d love to learn why our client would be foolish to not take you on!
The successful applicant will be required to provide contactable references and undergo a pre-employment medical. For a Private & Confidential discussion, please email - austin.smith@astrumrecruitment.com