Lead Mechanical Project Engineer - Industrial Design & Delivery

RobLawMax Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for a Canterbury-based engineering business in Christchurch.

The role combines engineering leadership with commercial and delivery responsibilities across an industrial design-and-build programme spanning design, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning. A mechanical engineering degree and proven project delivery experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering projects through design, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning.
• Strong program management, budget, risk and quality control.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D modelling.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of engineering and project delivery across a major industrial project.
• Coordinate design inputs across internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage procurement packages, vendor specs and long-lead items.
• Support installation, commissioning, and handover.

Skills

Mechanical project engineering

Design experience

Client-facing communication

Project delivery

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

RobLawMax Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for a Canterbury-based engineering business in Christchurch.

The role combines engineering leadership with commercial and delivery responsibilities across an industrial design-and-build programme spanning design, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning. A mechanical engineering degree and proven project delivery experience are essential.