Project Engineer - Capitial Projects

Brunel; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed term contract 2026-2028

Annual leave benefits

Salary sacrificing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a major industrial project in Newcastle. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover with the Build Project Manager and site team to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget.

You will partner with operations, engineering, maintenance and EHS to manage risks, changes and quality while supporting handover and project close-out at project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Process or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years' project engineering experience within industrial processing, manufacturing, bulk materials handling, construction or similar environments.
• Experience supporting brownfield capital projects and construction activities within operating facilities.
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, technical queries, construction planning and contractor coordination.
• Experience with commissioning, handover and project close-out.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a major meal storage warehouse and other capital projects across the Newcastle site.
• Coordinate engineering, design reviews, RFIs, technical queries and contractor interfaces.
• Support procurement, technical evaluations, contractor clarifications and change management.
• Coordinate construction planning, contractor activities, site access and work fronts.
• Track project risks, issues, schedule, costs, changes and corrective actions.
• Support commissioning, operational readiness, handover, punch lists and project close-out.
• Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, EHS, quality, procurement, contractors and consultants.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

About This Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a major industrial project in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Build Project Manager and site delivery team on a significant capital project within a live operating facility. The role will be responsible for coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality, schedule and cost outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a major meal storage warehouse and other capital projects across the Newcastle site.
• Coordinate engineering, design reviews, RFIs, technical queries and contractor interfaces.
• Support procurement, technical evaluations, contractor clarifications and change management.
• Coordinate construction planning, contractor activities, site access and work fronts.
• Track project risks, issues, schedule, costs, changes and corrective actions.
• Support commissioning, operational readiness, handover, punch lists and project close-out.
• Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, EHS, quality, procurement, contractors and consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Process or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years' project engineering experience within industrial processing, manufacturing, bulk materials handling, construction or similar environments.
• Experience supporting brownfield capital projects and construction activities within operating facilities.
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, technical queries, construction planning and contractor coordination.
• Experience with commissioning, handover and project close-out.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities across scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and change.
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards and construction requirements.
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera, Excel, SharePoint, Teams or similar project systems is advantageous.

Benefits

• Fixed term contract 2026-2028
• Annual leave benefits
• Salary sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis. Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation. Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.