Project Manager - Mechanical

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Wellington; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse project landscape

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Wellington NSW is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex mechanical engineering projects in Wellington. You will report to the Regional Manager and drive delivery across fabrication, installation, and construction, coordinating engineers, subcontractors, and site teams.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering qualification and a minimum of 5 years in project management within an engineering environment, with strong leadership and contract

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent trade background.
• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience in an engineering environment.
• Strong commercial and contract management skills.
• Experience with shutdowns, capital projects, or industrial installations.
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical engineering, fabrication, maintenance, and construction projects.
• Developing project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery strategies.
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams, including site personnel, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitoring project performance, cost control, forecasting, and risk management.
• Managing client relationships and stakeholder expectations.
• Administering contracts, variations, and commercial outcomes.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Providing regular project reporting to senior leadership.
• Supporting and mentoring engineers and project team members.
• Identifying opportunities for additional works and long-term client partnerships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Site coordination

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Wellington NSW

Full time

18d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

Project Manager

Lead Complex Mechanical Engineering Projects Across Wellington

Our client is a leading engineering and construction company with operations across New Zealand and Australia. They design, construction, maintenance, fabrication, mechanical services, industrial coatings, and scaffolding solutions to clients across a range of industrial sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Project Managerto join our team in Wellington. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of mechanical engineering, fabrication, installation, and construction projects across the lower North Island.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded project professional who can combine technical expertise with strong commercial and leadership capability.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from tender handover through to completion, ensuring safe, profitable, and high-quality delivery.

• Managing mechanical engineering, fabrication, maintenance, and construction projects
• Developing project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery strategies
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams, including site personnel, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Monitoring project performance, cost control, forecasting, and risk management
• Managing client relationships and stakeholder expectations
• Administering contracts, variations, and commercial outcomes
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification
• Providing regular project reporting to senior leadership
• Supporting and mentoring engineers and project team members
• Identifying opportunities for additional works and long-term client partnerships

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• A Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent trade-based engineering background
• Proven experience delivering mechanical, industrial, fabrication, maintenance, or construction projects
• Minimum 5 years' project management experience in an engineering environment
• Strong commercial and contract management skills
• Experience managing shutdowns, capital projects, plant upgrades, or industrial installations
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities
• A commitment to health, safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand

What this company offers.

• Diverse and technically challenging industrial projects
• Career progression within a nationally recognised engineering business
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and safety
• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Opportunity to work with leading clients across manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors