Engineering Project Manager

Alliance Automation; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Program

Generous Paid Parental Leave

20 Days Annual Leave + Purchase Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Strong Focus on Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Alliance Automation in Perth, WA is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead major automation and control projects across Mining, Energy, Infrastructure and Heavy Industry.

You will own project outcomes, build client relationships, mentor engineers and drive safety, quality and commercial performance in a hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing engineering or automation projects.
• Growth mindset and solution-focused approach.
• Strong commercial, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within Mining, Resources, Energy, Water or Heavy Industry.
• Leadership skills that bring out the best in project teams.
• Technical understanding of industrial automation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects from scope development through to commissioning.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, resources and commercial outcomes.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to successful project delivery.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Driving a strong HSEQ and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Project management

Automation control

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Leadership

Mining industry

Job description

Join Alliance Automation | Engineering Project Manager | Perth, WA

Pursue and Lead automation and electrical design projects from our Perth office and help shape the future of Australian industry.

At Alliance Automation, we deliver secure digital solutions, smart automation and electrical engineering projects that drive real outcomes for our customers. Our success is built on great people, strong values and a commitment to doing what's right.

Why Alliance Automation?

Perth-Based Opportunity

Join a growing team delivering exciting projects across Western Australia.

People-First Culture

Integrity, trust and teamwork aren't just words here. They're how we operate every day.

Professional Growth

Access structured development opportunities, mentoring and ongoing technical training.

Diverse & Challenging Projects

Work with leading industrial clients across mining, energy, infrastructure and manufacturing.

Competitive Benefits

• Professional Development Program
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• 20 Days Annual Leave + Purchase Leave Scheme
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Strong Focus on Work-Life Balance

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine impact.

The Opportunity

Lead major automation projects from our Perth office and help shape the future of Australian industry.

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join Alliance Automation's growing Perth team. Working across Mining & Resources, Energy, Infrastructure and Heavy Industry, you'll lead the safe, profitable and successful delivery of complex automation and control systems projects for some of Western Australia's leading industrial operators.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll take ownership of project outcomes, build strong client relationships, mentor engineering teams and drive commercial performance. You'll be supported by a business that values expertise, backs its people and invests in long‑term career growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading projects from scope development through to commissioning
• Managing project budgets, schedules, resources and commercial outcomes
• Building trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to successful project delivery
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard
• Driving a strong HSEQ and continuous improvement culture

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience managing engineering or automation projects
• A solution focused attitude and growth mindset
• Strong commercial, planning and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within Mining, Resources, Energy, Water or Heavy Industry
• Leadership skills that bring out the best in project teams
• Technical understanding of industrial automation and control systems

About Alliance Automation

Our Vision

Creating a smarter, brighter and sustainable tomorrow by leading the advancement of operational systems, automation and digital solutions today.

Our Mission

Deploying a collaborative, highly skilled team implementing next‑generation technology and services to deliver operational efficiencies and safety, while driving digital transformation for a sustainable future.

Alliance Automation transforms Australian industry through electrical engineering, smart automation and digital solutions. We partner with clients across mining, water and wastewater, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and defence to deliver innovative technologies that improve safety, efficiency and performance.

As a business, we're guided by five core values:

Care for our people, our clients and the communities in which we operate.

Collaboration to achieve the best outcomes through teamwork and shared success.

Integrity in every decision, conversation and commitment we make.

Impact through delivering meaningful results that create lasting value.

Curiosity to challenge the status quo, embrace innovation and continuously improve.

These values shape how we work, how we lead and how we support one another every day.

At Alliance Automation, you'll find a workplace that encourages professional and personal growth, celebrates success, supports work‑life balance and provides opportunities to make a genuine impact on Australian industry.

Alliance Automation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.