Project Engineer

Lion; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lion’s Tooheys Brewery in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to lead end-to-end capital projects across brewing and packaging, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding safety and engineering standards.

You will collaborate with brewing, packaging and engineering teams, support NPD by delivering equipment and process capability, manage contractors and stakeholders, and drive site improvements for growth.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or similar).
• PM experience delivering capital projects in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while prioritising safety, quality and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of capital projects across brewing and packaging.
• Support NPD initiatives by delivering equipment and process capability.
• Deliver projects in line with Lion's capital project standards and practices.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders for successful outcomes.
• Ensure projects meet legislative, safety and engineering standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-project ownership

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Love bringing big ideas to life? Want to work on projects that shape one of Australia’s most iconic breweries?

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join the Engineering team at Tooheys Brewery, delivering capital projects that improve how we brew, package and deliver our beers.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll manage projects safely, on time and within budget, while partnering with teams across Brewing, Packaging and Engineering to drive site improvements.

Working on a diverse range of impactful projects - this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their project leadership capability and engineering career.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading end-to-end delivery of capital projects across brewing and packaging operations
• Supporting New Product Development (NPD) initiatives by delivering equipment and process capability to the site
• Delivering projects aligned to Lion’s capital project standards and engineering practices
• Managing contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
• Ensuring all projects meet legislative, safety and engineering standards

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or similar)
• Project management experience delivering capital projects in manufacturing, FMCG or industrial environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and align teams
• The ability to manage multiple projects while keeping safety, quality and timelines front of mind
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering results

If you’re a hands‑on engineer who enjoys delivering projects and working with great people, we’d love to hear from you.

Application closes on Friday 27th of March

We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies.

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