The Company

A leading Australian engineering consultancy specialising in process and packaging solutions across the food, dairy and beverage sectors is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Melbourne-based team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative, and practical engineering outcomes, the business continues to experience sustained growth and has an exciting pipeline of projects underway across multiple manufacturing sites.

The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end delivery of capital projects across packaging systems
• Executing projects from concept through to commissioning and handover
• Coordinating project schedules to ensure delivery within agreed scope, budget, and timeframes
• Overseeing implementation activities, maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality
• Driving cost-effective, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions
• Collaborating with internal engineering teams, clients, and equipment suppliers to resolve technical queries and achieve successful outcomes

Your Background

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• Up to 5+ years’ experience managing capital projects within the food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing industries
• A mix of hands-on and strategic project management capability
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability to deliver practical, results-driven packaging solutions in fast-paced environments

What’s On Offer

This role offers the opportunity to work with a highly regarded engineering consultancy delivering major capital projects for some of Australia’s leading manufacturers. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of clients, technologies, and project scales, all within a supportive and collaborative team culture.
An attractive salary package and long-term career development opportunities are on offer for the right candidate.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further you can contact Luke Del Vecchio at Blackbook Executive on 03 9823 7422.

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