Engineering Project Manager

LiveHire Limited; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automation is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our Brisbane team. You will lead control systems and automation projects across mining, water and heavy industry, coordinating clients, engineers and delivery teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.

You will manage scope, budgets and schedules with a focus on safety, quality and commercial success, while building robust client relationships and guiding teams through complex projects.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering, automation or control systems projects.
• Strong project planning, resource management and commercial capability.
• Experience in Mining & Resources, Water & Wastewater, Heavy Industry or similar environments.
• Solid technical understanding of PLC, SCADA and industrial control systems.
• Strong client engagement, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead engineering teams and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and automation projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients to understand operations, challenges and objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Oversee design, development, integration and delivery of PLC/SCADA solutions.
• Proactively manage project risks, variations and priorities.
• Ensure safe, on-time delivery to specification and commercial standards.
• Build long‑term client relationships and identify value opportunities.

Skills

Engineering project management

Automation projects

Client engagement

Leadership

HSEQ leadership

Tools

PLC & SCADA knowledge

Job description

Build Your Engineering Career with Alliance Automation

Join one of Australia’s leading automation delivery businesses and work on complex, high-impact projects that are helping shape the future of Australian industry.

At Alliance Automation, we bring together engineering, automation, operational technology and digital solutions to solve real-world challenges for some of Australia’s most important industries.

But what really sets us apart is our people.

Our values of Care, Collaboration, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity shape how we work, how we support each other and how we deliver for our clients. You’ll be part of a down-to-earth team of talented people who enjoy solving problems, sharing knowledge and getting great work done.

Why Join Alliance Automation?

Work That Matters

Be involved in challenging engineering and automation projects across Australian industry, delivering solutions that make a genuine difference to our clients and their operations.

Great People, Strong Culture

We’re serious about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Expect a supportive, collaborative environment where people back each other, share ideas and celebrate success.

Build Your Career

We invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop your technical, professional and leadership capability through hands‑on experience, mentoring and structured professional development.

Be Part of a Growing Australian Business

Join an established Australian engineering and automation business where there’s plenty happening, plenty of opportunity and the chance to help shape where we go next.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience
• Generous Professional Development Scheme
• Paid parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase an additional four weeks
• Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work‑life balance
• A genuinely social, supportive and down‑to‑earth team environment

If you’re looking for the opportunity to work on great projects, with great people, and build a career in one of Australia’s leading automation businesses, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Ready to take ownership of complex engineering projects and deliver work that makes a genuine impact across Australian industry?

Alliance Automation is looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our growing Brisbane team. You’ll lead the delivery of control systems and automation projects across sectors including Mining & Resources, Water & Wastewater and Heavy Industry, working alongside some of Australia’s leading industrial businesses.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll take projects from concept through to commissioning, bringing together clients, engineers and delivery teams to achieve great outcomes. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, make decisions and build strong client relationships, backed by one of Australia’s leading automation delivery businesses.

At Alliance, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values of Care, Collaboration, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity shape the way we work with our people, our clients and each other.

We’re looking for someone who knows how to get things done. You’ll combine strong project and commercial management capability with a solid technical understanding of control systems and automation. You’ll be comfortable leading teams, engaging with clients and keeping complex projects moving safely, efficiently and commercially.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading engineering and automation projects from concept through to commissioning
• Taking ownership of project scope, budgets, schedules, resources and commercial outcomes
• Working closely with clients to understand their operations, challenges and project objectives
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
• Overseeing the design, development, integration and delivery of PLC, SCADA and control system solutions
• Proactively managing project risks, variations and competing priorities
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to specification and with strong commercial discipline
• Building trusted, long‑term relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to add further value
• Championing a strong HSEQ culture throughout project delivery

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience managing engineering, automation or control systems projects
• Strong project planning, resource management and commercial capability
• Experience within Mining & Resources, Water & Wastewater, Heavy Industry or similar operational environments
• A sound technical understanding of PLC, SCADA and industrial control systems
• Strong client engagement, stakeholder management and communication skills
• The confidence to lead engineering teams and make decisions when it counts
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach with a strong commitment to quality and safety
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities without losing sight of the detail

Make Your Impact

This isn’t a role where you’ll simply manage schedules and update spreadsheets. You’ll be trusted to lead projects, work directly with clients, solve real engineering challenges and deliver outcomes you can be proud of.

You’ll join a growing Australian business with a strong pipeline of engineering and automation work, talented people around you and genuine opportunities to develop your career.

If you’re an Engineering Project Manager who enjoys leading from the front, solving problems and delivering great projects with good people, we’d like to hear from you.

Our Vision

Creating a smarter, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow by advancing operational systems, automation and digital solutions today.

Our Mission

Bringing together talented people, innovative technology and strong partnerships to deliver safer, smarter and more efficient outcomes for Australian industry.

Guided by our values of Care, Collaboration, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity, we challenge what’s possible, work together to solve complex problems and deliver solutions that create lasting value for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate.

About Us

Alliance Automation transforms Australian industry through electrical engineering, smart automation, operational technology and digital solutions.

We partner with clients across water and wastewater, mining, oil and gas, defence, infrastructure and manufacturing to design, implement and support solutions that improve safety, efficiency, reliability and operational performance.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We foster a culture built around Care, Collaboration, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity, encouraging our people to share ideas, challenge thinking, develop their skills and make a genuine difference.

We offer a progressive and supportive work environment where professional and personal development is encouraged, success is recognised and celebrated, and maintaining a healthy balance between work, family and lifestyle is valued.

Alliance Automation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.