Project Engineer

Brunel; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and workforce solution provider is seeking a Project Engineer in Melbourne. This hands-on role involves managing smaller scale construction projects focusing on contractor management and GMP compliance. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or science and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a 12-month fixed-term casual contract with benefits including salary sacrificing and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Salary sacrificing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a similar project engineer role.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and execute requirements.
• Ideally from the Pharma industry but open to other backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors and trades onsite to ensure project delivery.
• Oversee permits and compliance within GMP frameworks.
• Support project planning and scheduling.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Initiative

Quick learner

Education

Tertiary qualifications in engineering or science

Job description

This opportunity will allow the successful Project Engineer to work on smaller scale projects that focus on construction, contractor management and GMP compliance. This will be a hands on role managing and coordinating trades onsite, permits, and follow up works to ensure all projects are delivered on time.

Project responsibilities will require the Project Engineer to spend the majority of their time within the office environment and other times within the production or service plants to supervise contractors in the performance of their duties.

• Perform commissioning activities, visit equipment suppliers for shop audits/technical reviews or visit engineering workshops to inspect work in progress.
• Manage contractors and trades on-site, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.
• Oversee permits, compliance, and construction management activities.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and execution within GMP frameworks.
• Ensure follow-up projects and incomplete works are closed out effectively.

Projects can include but are not limited to:

• Tank replacements
• Security office expansions

Profile

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, or science.
• 3 years of experience in a similar project engineer role
• Ability to comprehend instructions and run with requirements
• Show initiative and be a quick learner
• GMP knowledge
• Ideally Pharma industry background but open to other industries, e.g., construction industry

Job Offer

• 12 Month fixed term casual contract
• Salary sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Employer

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialize in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades, and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organizations on a contract, permanent, or secondment basis.

Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Darren Leavey at 0401 395 373.