Senior Project Manager

Technical Recruitment Solutions; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in New Plymouth is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee engineering projects and ensure excellence in delivery. You'll lead project teams, mentor staff, and develop client relationships across New Zealand and Australia. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary engineering degree and proven project management experience. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• Proven industrial construction project management experience.
• Strong technical background to review engineering designs.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects.
• Mentor engineers and designers.
• Develop business relationships and identify opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Technical review

Education

Tertiary engineering degree (Mechanical, Process or Electrical)

Job description

About the Company

Our client is one of the most successful partners to many heavy industry sectors in New Zealand. More recently they have extended their business across into Australia with 500 professionals working between both countries. The company has grown based on its reputation for providing excellent levels of service and expertise on major industrial projects, particularly where those projects need a high level of vision and strategy. The headquarters are in New Plymouth (where this role is based), and the company manages major projects across Australia and New Zealand.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage a diverse range of engineering projects, ensuring excellence in delivery and strong client outcomes. In this role, you will represent the company with clients, vendors, and certifying authorities while driving project success across quality, cost, and time milestones.

You’ll manage project scope and resources, mentor and guide engineers and designers, and help grow the business by developing relationships and identifying opportunities in both existing and new markets.

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary engineering degree qualification, preferably Mechanical discipline, though open to Process or Electrical & Instrumentation
• Proven industrial construction project management experience, managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects
• Strong technical background with ability to review and approve engineering designs/calculations
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Business development capability – identifying opportunities and delivering value to clients
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Flexibility to travel to project sites and client locations across New Zealand and Australia as required

Benefits

In return, the company provides a highly competitive remuneration package to contribute to a diverse portfolio of large and challenging projects. Within a supportive work environment that enables you to deliver with confidence, and the ability to play a key role in the ongoing growth of the business.

This role is based in New Plymouth and will require some travel across New Zealand and Australia.

If you’re ready for a new challenge, to apply please click on the APPLY button.

Please note: Applications are open to New Zealand residents or those with valid work permits.

Alternatively reach out for a confidential discussion with Andrew Hickey on 04 282 1562, email [emailprotected]

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