Engineering Manager

Hays

Engineering manager opportunity

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a rapidly growing owner-operator of large-scale critical infrastructure facilities. This senior leadership role will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting the design, delivery, commissioning and operational performance of complex, high-value infrastructure projects across Australia

Your new role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Act as the technical authority across major capital projects and operational initiatives.
  • Oversee engineering governance, design reviews, technical approvals and project standards.
  • Drive coordination across electrical, mechanical, structural and controls disciplines.
  • Manage technical risk, change control and engineering assurance processes.
  • Support contractor and consultant engagement, tender evaluations and technical assessments.
  • Oversee FAT, SAT, commissioning and operational handover activities.
  • Champion engineering excellence, standardisation and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with construction, procurement and operations teams to deliver business objectives.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Australian standards and WHS requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or related Engineering discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer status (or the ability to obtain registration).
  • Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on large-scale infrastructure, industrial, energy or mission-critical projects.
  • Strong technical knowledge across HV/MV/LV electrical systems, mechanical services, civil and structural engineering, controls and commissioning.
  • Experience managing engineering delivery through EPC contractors, consultants and OEM vendors.
  • Demonstrated capability in technical governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian standards, regulatory frameworks and WHS requirements.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to lead a national engineering function within a high-growth, future-focused organisation.
  • Exposure to large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure developments.
  • Executive-level influence across project delivery and operational strategy.
  • Collaborative and innovative working environment.
  • Competitive remuneration package and flexible working arrangements.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume to ***email_hidden***, or call us now 0452483223

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