Mechanical Project Manager

About the role

We are expanding our Mechanical Engineering team and need an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead complex, high‑impact projects across the Bay of Plenty region. You will be responsible for delivering mechanical engineering solutions safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while collaborating closely with electrical and civil disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of mechanical projects, guiding engineers and site teams through procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Manage programmes, sequencing, methodologies, and look‑ahead schedules to keep work safe, efficient, and on track.
• Oversee procurement planning, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning activities across assigned projects.
• Maintain cost control, forecasting, and procurement decisions to protect value for money.
• Provide clear project reporting, forecasting, and commercial oversight using NZS 3910 requirements.
• Drive practical solutions to technical and delivery issues, reducing disruption.
• Lead quality assurance activities, including QA documentation, ITPs, FAT/SAT, commissioning plans, and completion records.
• Review and approve vendor documentation, specifications, shop drawings, and project records.
• Ensure accurate mechanical completion, as‑built information, O&M manuals, and client handover documentation.
• Champion health and safety expectations, leading risk reviews, SWMS development, and site safety leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Civil or Electrical considered with strong mechanical exposure).
• Minimum 3 + years’ experience at Project Manager level delivering mechanical scope in water, wastewater, industrial, oil & gas, or process infrastructure, or equivalent transferable experience.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Project management
• NZS 3910 standard knowledge
• Quality assurance documentation
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Factory Acceptance Testing / Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT)
• Risk review and management
• Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)