Project Engineer

About the role

Air Liquide New Zealand is seeking a Project Engineer to lead regional projects for customer installations, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance across the network. Reporting to the Regional Manager for Customer Installations Engineering, you will work directly with clients from design through handover and ongoing support.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and deliver project costings within allocated budgets while controlling installation and maintenance expenses.
• Collaborate with clients throughout planning, design, handover and technical maintenance phases.
• Develop, implement and audit Safe Work Method Statements and risk assessments to maintain zero‑compromise safety standards.
• Implement regional asset management structures and contribute to SOP upgrades through continuous improvement projects.
• Review and recommend technical solution enhancements to the national engineering team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in project implementation, commercial customer management and gas equipment maintenance.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and solution‑focused decision‑making skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive innovation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for adapting and modifying technical drawings.

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent role based in Penrose, Auckland with long‑term career development locally and internationally.
• Comprehensive Southern Cross Health Insurance for you and your family, plus Life Insurance coverage.
• Annual salary increases based on performance and access to an exclusive discount platform.
• Inclusive, culturally diverse environment working on challenging, meaningful projects.