Project Engineer - Capitial Projects

Brunel; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 work closely with the Build Project Manager and site delivery team on a significant capital project within a live operating facility.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 4+ years of project engineering experience in industrial settings, and strong communication skills. You will support procurement, commissioning, handover and project close-out while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4 years' project engineering experience in industrial processing, manufacturing or similar environments.
• Experience supporting brownfield capital projects and construction activities within operating facilities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with commissioning, handover and project close-out.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a major meal storage warehouse and other capital projects at 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, schedule, costs, changes and corrective actions.
• Support commissioning, operational readiness, handover, punch lists and project close-out.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, EHS, quality, procurement and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Problem solving

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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.

• 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.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Darren Leavey @ [e-mail]