Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical) - Site Based

Beca; Glenbrook; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership discounts

Social club events

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Beca in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical) to deliver capital projects and equipment upgrades within a leading heavy manufacturing environment. Based in South Auckland, you will lead projects through concept to commissioning, working with operations, suppliers and contractors to improve plant performance and reliability.

You will apply solid mechanical engineering expertise, manage scope, budget and risk, and ensure safe installation in brownfield sites while

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering qualification and capital project experience in heavy industry.
• Strong PM, stakeholder engagement and contractor management skills.
• Experience with brownfield installations emphasizing HSE and risk.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects, equipment upgrades and operational improvements in live manufacturing.
• Manage scope, programme, budget, risk and stakeholder engagement from concept to handover.
• Coordinate equipment vendors, suppliers and local contractors through procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Integrate new equipment with operations and maintenance teams.
• Lead safe installation and commissioning in brownfield environments.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Brownfield installation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Industrial team and deliver projects within one of New Zealand's largest and most complex heavy manufacturing environments. Based in South Auckland, you'll lead capital projects and equipment upgrades that improve plant performance, safety and operational reliability.

In this role, you'll lead projects through the full lifecycle, from concept development and equipment specification through to procurement, installation and commissioning. Working closely with stakeholders, contractors, suppliers and operational teams, you'll deliver practical engineering solutions that improve plant performance and operational effectiveness.

You’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of capital, reliability, maintenance, safety and operational improvement initiatives. Working within one of Aotearoa's largest and most complex industrial manufacturing facilities, you'll work with advanced manufacturing technologies, large-scale mechanical systems and critical production assets that support one of New Zealand's most significant industrial operations.

He aha tāu mahi | What you’ll be doing

• Leading capital projects, equipment upgrades and operational improvement initiatives within a live manufacturing environment
• Managing project scope, programme, budget, risk and stakeholder engagement from concept through to operational handover
• Coordinating equipment vendors, suppliers and local contractors through procurement, installation and commissioning
• Working with operations and maintenance teams to integrate new equipment into existing plant infrastructure
• Leading safe installation and commissioning activities in brownfield environments while maintaining operational continuity

Ko wai koe | About you

You're a practical, safety-focused and proactive engineer who enjoys taking ownership, building trusted relationships and delivering successful outcomes in complex industrial environments.

You’ll Bring

• A Mechanical Engineering qualification and experience delivering capital projects within heavy industrial or manufacturing environments
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and contractor management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience managing brownfield installations with a focus on health, safety and operational risk management
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to work alongside industry experts, deliver high-value projects that directly influence operational performance, and build a long-term career within one of New Zealand's leading engineering consultancies.

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.