Senior Project Engineer — Mining Machinery & Factory Builds

Moving Forward Recruitment Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Consep Engineering in Sydney seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex factory-based equipment builds, ranging from standard designs to bespoke solutions. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate design, procurement, and operations, and ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget.

The role involves collaborating across departments, supporting commissioning teams, and driving continuous improvement, including new technologies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with fabrication of production machinery or large scale modular items in a factory environment.
• Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities.
• Clear communication across levels from C-suite to shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex factory-based equipment projects to meet schedule, cost and quality targets.
• Communicate project milestones to clients and stakeholders.
• Support commissioning teams and ensure smooth handovers.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reporting.
• Promote adoption of new technologies, including AI tools, to improve project management.

Skills

Project planning

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Engineering leadership

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Consep Engineering in Sydney seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex factory-based equipment builds, ranging from standard designs to bespoke solutions. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate design, procurement, and operations, and ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget.

The role involves collaborating across departments, supporting commissioning teams, and driving continuous improvement, including new technologies.