Project Engineer Melbourne

POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Engineer is responsible for delivering capital engineering projects across the full project lifecycle, from design and scoping through procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable GMP and regulatory standards.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and deliver capital engineering projects from concept through to completion  Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes  Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities  Monitor project progress and provide clear, regular updates to key stakeholders  Support equipment procurement and manage vendor and contractor engagement  Review quotations and cost estimates, contributing to value engineering initiatives  Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as required  Oversee onsite installation and commissioning activities at client or project sites  Support equipment qualification activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ  Prepare and maintain project and qualification documentation in line with regulatory standards  Ensure all project activities and documentation comply with GMP, TGA, FDA, and GxP requirements  Partner closely with Quality and Validation teams throughout the project lifecycle  Support audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions as required  Work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors to deliver project outcomes  Coordinate across engineering, quality, procurement, and operations functions  Maintain clear, professional communication with all project stakeholders  DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES: Business Development - Identify and target potential clients. Work in a team environment; develop and execute a plan, in alignment with company vision, mission and strategic plans to engage potential customers. Relationship Building – Works with and across formal and informal professional and social networks to build long-term partnerships and connections in the life science industry and Internal team. Negotiation Skills – Active listening, needs assessment, and presents visions to build a consensus. Analytical Skills – Identifies, researches, and demonstrates logical reasoning to communicate critical information. Rational Persuasion – Presents key factors, influencing factors, and strategic goals to assist stakeholders in identifying solutions. Interpersonal Awareness – Ability to be aware of how actions, ideas, and communication can/does affect people and their outcomes. Agility – Meets objectives by responding to competing and changing priorities and multiple tasks under inflexible timelines. Requirements REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)  3+ Years experience delivering engineering projects in a regulated environment  Understanding of GMP and regulated industry requirements  Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities  Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or similar regulated industries (preferred)  Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills  Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively  Exposure to project management and validation practices is desirable