Projects Engineering Manager

VERIDAPT; Willoughby City Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A $299 annual wellbeing allowance

2 additional days of leave for personal development

Free professional employee assistance resource

Job summary

A global energy solutions leader is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead their team and deliver high-quality project outcomes worldwide. This role involves managing project design and commissioning, driving process improvements, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Engineering, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. Join a company that values wellbeing with hybrid work, additional leave, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience leading engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English).
• Experience working with international or distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Engineering team for global deployments.
• Oversee system design, documentation, hardware integration, and testing.
• Act as technical escalation point for complex engineering issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

System Improvement

Networking

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or Electronic Systems)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Vault

Job description

Projects Engineering Manager – VERIDAPT

Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia

VERIDAPT is a global leader in energy monitoring and asset optimisation solutions. We support customers worldwide through innovative technology, strong engineering capability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and customer excellence.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead our Project Engineering team and ensure outstanding technical and operational support to customers globally. This role is responsible for project design and commissioning, continuous improvement of engineering processes, people leadership, and cross‑functional support across the business. You will play a key role in transforming the project engineering function to improve efficiency, quality, and the overall customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Engineering team to deliver high‑quality, efficient, and customer‑focused project outcomes across global deployments.
• Oversee project engineering activities including system design, documentation, hardware integration, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex or high‑risk engineering issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing, optimising, and standardising engineering processes, tools, and solution offerings to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Partner closely with customers and internal stakeholders to design solutions that meet technical, operational, and commercial requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and support to internal teams, customers, partners, and installers, including onsite and remote assistance as required.
• Support business operations through technical input into project costings, variations, tenders, quotes, customer training, and support activities.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high‑performing, international engineering team, fostering a collaborative culture aligned with company values and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or Electronic Systems)
• 3–5 years experience leading engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English)
• Experience working with international or distributed teams
• Strong practical mindset with a focus on system and process improvement
• Solid troubleshooting and investigation skills across hardware and software
• Good understanding of instrumentation and control systems
• Experience using AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical and Vault highly regarded)
• Strong computer, networking, and documentation skills
• Ability to produce clear, concise technical reports
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Hybrid working with laptop supplied
• A $299 annual wellbeing allowance
• 2 additional days of leave – VERI GOOD Days to do something good for charity or your own wellbeing/mental health and development
• Additional 2–4 weeks of paid parental leave to support parents on top of legislated parental leave
• Free professional employee assistance resource for mental health
• $3 000 employee referral payment
• Inclusive fun club that organises activities and events
• Virtual and in‑office training and development

If this sounds like the next step for you APPLY NOW!

IMPORTANT you need to have full working rights or a valid visa to work in Australia to be eligible for this role. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management and Engineering
• Industries: Oil, Gas, and Mining, Software Development, and Engineering Services