Project Engineer

Job Description

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

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Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

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Synergie Australia is seeking a Project Engineer for a trusted client located in Laverton North.

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Important parts:

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• Hours: Monday–Friday, rotating roster between 8:00am–6:00pm | 38 hrs per week
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What you will be required to do:

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This role delivers safe, compliant capital projects from concept to completion, coordinating design, contractors, budgets, and reliability outcomes.

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• Lead end-to-end CAPEX project planning, design, tendering, and execution
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• Coordinate and supervise contractors to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets
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• Ensure compliance with process safety, MOC, regulatory, and engineering standards
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• Review and validate designs, installations, and technical documentation
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• Monitor budgets, schedules, and project performance trends
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• Embed reliability, RCM, and continuous improvement principles into project delivery
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To be successful in the role you will:

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• Degree-qualified Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with 5+ years' experience delivering projects in manufacturing or process-driven environments
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• Strong knowledge of process safety, risk management, MOC, and Australian/Victorian plant regulations
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• Proven capability in contractor, site safety, and construction management, including tendering and procurement
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• Solid technical grounding in plant design, heat and mass transfer, reliability engineering, RCA and FMEA
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• Proficient in project management tools and documentation, with strong written and verbal communication skills
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What's on offer for you:

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• Lead high-impact capital projects with real ownership across design, execution, and delivery in a safety-critical manufacturing environment
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• Work closely with senior engineering, operations, and external specialists on technically complex, plant-based projects
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• Secure full-time fixed-term role offering exposure to major CAPEX, modern engineering standards, and strong professional development opportunities
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Synergie Australia delivers a full 360o recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services. Safety is of the highest priority, and we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.

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If you're ready, click apply now or contact our branch on 03 9252 2222