Project Engineer (Mechanical) - Site Based

beca; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership discounts

Social club events

Job summary

Beca is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Industrial team in South Auckland. You will support the delivery of projects within a major heavy industrial manufacturing environment, focusing on sustaining capital, reliability, maintenance and operational improvement on a diverse portfolio.

You'll work with clients and Beca's Industrial team to deliver practical engineering solutions that improve site performance, safety and reliability, taking projects from concept

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustaining capital projects including equipment replacements, reliability improvements, safety initiatives and compliance works
• Supporting major capital projects as they arise
• Managing projects end to end, from scope and planning through to delivery - working alongside client teams with support from Beca's wider national capability
• Building strong, trusted client relationships through consistent, high-quality delivery
• Partnering with operational teams and key stakeholders to deliver practical engineering solutions

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Industrial team, supporting the delivery of projects within a major heavy industrial manufacturing environment in South Auckland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your project delivery career while working across a diverse portfolio of sustaining capital, reliability, maintenance and operational improvement projects. You'll work closely with our client and Beca's wider Industrial team, delivering practical engineering solutions that improve site performance, safety and reliability.

Working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you'll take projects from concept through to completion, building trusted relationships and delivering outcomes that improve safety, reliability and operational performance.

He aha tāu mahi | What you'll be doing

• Delivering sustaining capital projects including equipment replacements, reliability improvements, safety initiatives and compliance works
• Supporting major capital projects as they arise
• Managing projects end to end, from scope and planning through to delivery - working alongside client teams with support from Beca's wider national capability
• Building strong, trusted client relationships through consistent, high-quality delivery
• Partnering with operational teams and key stakeholders to deliver practical engineering solutions

Ko wai koe | About you

You're a practical and proactive engineer who enjoys taking ownership, building strong relationships, and delivering projects in complex industrial environments.

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years' experience delivering projects within heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing project scope, programme, cost and risk
• Experience working across maintenance, reliability, or capital projects
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working independently in a client-facing environment
• Strong computer literacy, including project documentation and reporting
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to broaden their project delivery experience, work alongside industry experts, and build a long-term career delivering complex industrial projects.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• A supportive and caring environment where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities to learn from industry experts and technical leaders across Asia Pacific
• A strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Excellent benefits, including discounted health insurance, gym membership discounts and social club events

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts and experiences.