Project Engineering Manager

Manpower Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Australia in Adelaide seeks an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering programs in a regulated environment. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, risk, governance and safety with a focus on technical excellence.

Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, managing suppliers and subcontractors, delivering clear reporting, and mentoring engineers to build capability for high-impact programs in defence, maritime, or aerospace

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Formal project management and/or systems engineering qualifications desirable.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects in defence, maritime, aerospace, infrastructure, mining, or similarly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Manage engineering scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Ensure activities comply with governance, quality, and safety requirements.
• Oversee subcontractors and external engineering resources.
• Develop project recovery strategies where required.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering personnel.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver clear and accurate project reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Risk management

Team mentoring

Budget management

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

PM qualification desirable

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering programs within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. This role is responsible for managing engineering scope, schedule, budget, risk, and team performance while ensuring strong governance and compliance outcomes.

Depending on project requirements, the role may involve leading design projects, supporting maintenance programs, or managing a specialist engineering discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to successfully deliver project outcomes.
• Manage engineering scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with governance, quality, and safety requirements.
• Oversee subcontractors and external engineering resources.
• Develop project recovery strategies where required.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering personnel.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver clear and accurate project reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Formal project management and/or systems engineering qualifications desirable.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects in defence, maritime, aerospace, infrastructure, mining, or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong project management and leadership capability.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Solid understanding of engineering governance, configuration management, safety, and lifecycle management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Attributes

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Commercially aware with sound decision-making ability.
• Adaptable and solutions-focused.
• Proactive, collaborative, and customer-oriented.
• Ability to perform effectively in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

• Eligibility for professional engineering accreditation is highly regarded.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering leader to contribute to the delivery of complex, high-impact programs while driving technical excellence and team capability.

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.