Industrial Project Engineer – On-Site Lead

Beca; Invercargill City; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership discounts

Social club events

Job summary

Beca in Invercargill is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Industrial team, delivering sustaining capital and regional industrial projects with end-to-end ownership. You’ll work on site alongside Southland-based clients in dairy and heavy industries, manage scope, schedule, cost and risk, and lead delivery with autonomy and hands-on practicality.

The role offers strong client exposure, collaborative national support, and clear pathways for career growth as Beca expands its

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience ideally within industrial brownfield or operational environments.
• Experience managing projects up to $5 million, including scope, programme, cost and risk.
• The ability to work independently in a regional delivery environment and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustaining capital projects (equipment replacements, safety upgrades, reliability improvements, compliance works).
• Support major capital projects as they arise.
• Manage projects end to end from scope and planning through to delivery with client teams and national support.
• Build strong, trusted client relationships through consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Work confidently in a site-based delivery environment with operational teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Autonomy

Client-facing

Project delivery

Site-based delivery

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering

Job description

Beca in Invercargill is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Industrial team, delivering sustaining capital and regional industrial projects with end-to-end ownership. You’ll work on site alongside Southland-based clients in dairy and heavy industries, manage scope, schedule, cost and risk, and lead delivery with autonomy and hands-on practicality.

The role offers strong client exposure, collaborative national support, and clear pathways for career growth as Beca expands its