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Project Engineering ManagerManpower Australia • Adelaide, SA, AU
Project Engineering Manager

Project Engineering Manager

Manpower Australia • Adelaide, SA, AU
2 days ago
Job description

Job Description

About the Role

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We are seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering programs within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. This role is responsible for managing engineering scope, schedule, budget, risk, and team performance while ensuring strong governance and compliance outcomes.

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Depending on project requirements, the role may involve leading design projects, supporting maintenance programs, or managing a specialist engineering discipline.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to successfully deliver project outcomes.
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  • Manage engineering scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
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  • Ensure engineering activities comply with governance, quality, and safety requirements.
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  • Oversee subcontractors and external engineering resources.
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  • Develop project recovery strategies where required.
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  • Mentor, coach, and develop engineering personnel.
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  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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  • Deliver clear and accurate project reporting.
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Skills & Experience

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  • Degree qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
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  • Formal project management and/or systems engineering qualifications desirable.
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  • Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects in defence, maritime, aerospace, infrastructure, mining, or similarly regulated industries.
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  • Strong project management and leadership capability.
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  • Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
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  • Solid understanding of engineering governance, configuration management, safety, and lifecycle management.
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  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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  • Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors.
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Key Attributes

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  • Strong leadership and team-building skills.
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  • Commercially aware with sound decision-making ability.
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  • Adaptable and solutions-focused.
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  • Proactive, collaborative, and customer-oriented.
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  • Ability to perform effectively in a complex and fast-paced environment.
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Additional Requirements

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  • Eligibility for professional engineering accreditation is highly regarded.
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  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering leader to contribute to the delivery of complex, high-impact programs while driving technical excellence and team capability.

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ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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