Engineering & Projects Leader: Scale & Innovate

Uniquip Engineering; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniquip Engineering is seeking a strategic Head of Engineering & Projects to lead and grow our engineering function in Australia. You’ll own engineering delivery, mentor a multidisciplinary team and shape the technical standards underpinning bespoke process equipment projects.

Working with the CEO, you will drive efficiency, governance and margin, guiding major projects from concept through commissioning while expanding capabilities in green fuels, biogas and decarbonisation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary engineering team including mechanical, process, thermal and renewable engineers.
• Providing senior technical leadership during project kick‑off, design reviews, HAZOPs, client technical discussions and the resolution of complex engineering issues.
• Establishing, maintaining and continuously improving engineering standards, design procedures, templates and technical systems.
• Allocating engineering resources in collaboration with Senior Project Managers to ensure projects are appropriately staffed, workloads are balanced and engineering deliverables are completed efficiently.
• Reviewing and approving engineering calculations, specifications, datasheets, equipment selections and technical deliverables to ensure compliance with client specifications, Australian Standards and applicable design codes.
• Developing engineering capability through mentoring, coaching, succession planning, performance feedback and targeted training initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, innovation and the adoption of new technologies.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and performance management of engineering personnel.
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the business by strengthening Uniquip's engineering capability and technical reputation.

Job description

Uniquip Engineering is seeking a strategic Head of Engineering & Projects to lead and grow our engineering function in Australia. You’ll own engineering delivery, mentor a multidisciplinary team and shape the technical standards underpinning bespoke process equipment projects.

Working with the CEO, you will drive efficiency, governance and margin, guiding major projects from concept through commissioning while expanding capabilities in green fuels, biogas and decarbonisation initiatives.