AddressWe are seeking a degree qualified Project Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical) with experience in the food manufacturing sector a requirement for this position. You will be part of an experienced and supportive project delivery team which provides comprehensive project management and Project Engineering services to multiple blue-chip clients.
The role suits an engineer having a food manufacturing industry background and familiarity with plant design and installation. In particular we are looking for knowledge of project management processes through the project life cycle from project definition studies to detailed design and installation/construction. This includes an understanding of estimating, planning, cost reporting and change control.
The role is exciting and challenging and exists in a dynamic production environment which will provide exposure to a wide range of processes, equipment and situations. Team work and proactive communication are mandatory while persistent leadership is essential. This position suits an ambitious person who sees this role as an opportunity to develop their career managing multiple projects across a variety of industries and clients.
This role will require the successful candidates to:
- Act as the main contact liaison with the client for day-to-day management of project requirements.
- Be responsible for the cost and schedule performance of individual projects.
- Manage priorities and coordinate work of contractors & suppliers in accordance with the project priorities and schedule.
- Coordinate the involvement of the appropriate client technical, operations and maintenance personnel in the development and execution of individual projects.
- Monitor the technical content and overall quality of engineering deliverables.
- Be responsible for producing individual Project Engineering deliverables.
- Successful candidates will have experience in working in a project environment, including scope development and installation phases, and:
- Typically, be a tertiary qualified engineer with five years post graduate experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Desirable experience with brown field projects in complex processing plants.
- Be familiar with Project Engineering tools and techniques.
- Have excellent verbal, written, presentation and communications skills.
- Be familiar with preparing cost estimates and capital requests.
