Engineering Project Manager

SAFEgroup Automation; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and mentorship

Flexible work options

Novated leases

Extended paid parental leave

Recruitment referral bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace banking program

Job summary

SAFEgroup Automation (SGA), a Newcastle-headquartered engineering solutions provider with over 180 engineers, is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to join our head office. This role suits an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer with extensive Project Management experience who is ready to advance their career and lead project teams for high-profile client outcomes.

You will oversee project schedules, resource allocation and cost budgets, coordinate electrical upgrade and systems

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent discipline.
• 10 years hands-on engineering experience.
• Extensive project management experience in electrical upgrade and systems rollout projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver client outcomes on high-profile projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans and budgets.
• Coordinate electrical upgrade and systems rollout initiatives.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across disciplines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic/Mechanical

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider

Job description

SAFEgroup Automation (SGA), with a combined team ofover 180 engineers, delivers a depth of experience to our clients and provides a wide range of career opportunities for our employees. We have built a successful business around using innovative technologies to provide custom solutions for those industries such as water and wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, and food and beverages. We are extremely proud of our client-centric culture and providing clients with innovative solutions that make a real difference by improving production, efficiency, reliability, safety and cost savings.

About the Role

Continuous growth within our Newcastle head office has arisen the need for an Engineering Project Manager to join our head office.

This role is perfect for an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer with extensive Project Management experience who is looking to take that next step in their career. You will be highly skilled at managing project teams for efficient client outcomes on high profile projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a highly regarded company, offering a rewarding career in a stable and growing business.

About you

• Degree in any of; Computer / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic / Mechanical or similar discipline.
• 10 years’ experience in a hands on engineering role.
• Extensive project management experience in electrical upgrade and systems roll out style projects.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Thrive in the constant energy of meeting project deadlines
• Able to support the manager of the business in the establishment and maintenance of project schedules, resource allocation and cost budgets.
• Have strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
• Have leadership experience working with and building multi-disciplinary teams for short and long cycle projects.

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Client focused with strong communication skills.
• Public sector infrastructure project experience
• PLC/SCADA system design and development.
• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens or Schneider platforms.

Why Join Us

At SGA, we are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, encourages sustainability, and promotes teamwork and work-life balance. Our Mission is to raise the bar in engineering. For the successful candidate, the position will offer the opportunity to join a dynamic team developing leading solutions in industrial automation.

What We Offer You

• An exciting opportunity to develop your career with ongoing training and mentorship
• Leading automation technology
• Exposure to innovative industry leading projects
• Regular executive team exposure
• A positive inclusive team culture
• Flexible work options
• Fun workspaces including games areas
• Workplace Banking Program with exclusive discounts and benefits
• Novated leases
• Extended paid parental leave
• Recruitment referral bonuses
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

At SGA we strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.