Project Engineer

Synergie Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to major CAPEX projects

Collaboration with senior specialists

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer for a valued client in Laverton North. This full-time role involves leading CAPEX projects from planning through execution while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Successful candidates should be degree-qualified Mechanical or Chemical Engineers with over 5 years of relevant experience, strong contractor management skills, and a comprehensive understanding of process safety and Australian regulations. The role emphasizes hands-on project ownership in a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience delivering projects in manufacturing or process-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian/Victorian plant regulations.
• Proven capability in contractor and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CAPEX project planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Monitor budgets and project performance trends.

Skills

Project management tools

Communication skills

Process safety

Risk management

Contractor management

Technical grounding in plant design

Education

Degree-qualified Mechanical or Chemical Engineer

Job description

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

Synergie Australia is seeking a Project Engineer for a trusted client located in Laverton North.

Important parts:

• Hours: Monday–Friday, rotating roster between 8:00am–6:00pm | 38 hrs per week

What you will be required to do:

This role delivers safe, compliant capital projects from concept to completion, coordinating design, contractors, budgets, and reliability outcomes.

• Lead end-to-end CAPEX project planning, design, tendering, and execution
• Coordinate and supervise contractors to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets
• Ensure compliance with process safety, MOC, regulatory, and engineering standards
• Review and validate designs, installations, and technical documentation
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and project performance trends
• Embed reliability, RCM, and continuous improvement principles into project delivery

To be successful in the role you will:

• Degree-qualified Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with 5+ years’ experience delivering projects in manufacturing or process-driven environments
• Strong knowledge of process safety, risk management, MOC, and Australian/Victorian plant regulations
• Proven capability in contractor, site safety, and construction management, including tendering and procurement
• Solid technical grounding in plant design, heat and mass transfer, reliability engineering, RCA and FMEA
• Proficient in project management tools and documentation, with strong written and verbal communication skills

What’s on offer for you:

• Lead high-impact capital projects with real ownership across design, execution, and delivery in a safety-critical manufacturing environment
• Work closely with senior engineering, operations, and external specialists on technically complex, plant-based projects
• Secure full-time fixed-term role offering exposure to major CAPEX, modern engineering standards, and strong professional development opportunities

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services. Safety is of the highest priority, and we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.

If you’re ready, click apply now or contact our branch on 03 9252 2222