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Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
Specialisation:
Reference: 1002738
Contact Name: Krystle Parker
Contact Email: krystlep@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: November 11, 2025 09:15

Job Description

  • Take ownership of full project delivery across complex infrastructure builds

  • Work with a business that values practical expertise and initiative

  • Long-term stability with projects already locked in beyond 2026

About the Company

Our client is a specialist engineering and manufacturing business supporting the mining, tunnelling and energy sectors. Known for their technical expertise and practical delivery, they design and deliver complex infrastructure and electrification projects that keep critical operations running safely and efficiently. Their collaborative, open door culture promotes initiative, flexibility and long term career development, with the business experiencing significant growth and expansion across its projects division.

About the Role

As part of this growth trajectory, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the team following an internal promotion. The role will lead one of the organisation’s major upcoming energy infrastructure projects, overseeing all phases from engineering and procurement through to construction and commissioning.

Reporting to the Projects Operations Manager, the position will manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, construction personnel and subcontractors. While there will be periods of site based work, the role offers flexibility to work from the office or home during engineering and procurement stages.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver projects in line with scope, budget and schedule requirements

  • Lead and coordinate design, procurement and construction activities

  • Manage subcontractors and site operations to ensure safe and quality outcomes

  • Oversee budgets, variations and reporting to maintain commercial performance

  • Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement and HSEQ teams

  • Build strong client relationships through effective communication and project reporting

Skills and Experience

  • Degree or trade qualification in Engineering or a related field

  • Demonstrated experience managing large scale industrial or energy projects

  • Minimum of three years’ experience working in a similar role within the Australian market, with a sound understanding of local industry standards, work practices and regulations

  • Strong understanding of both design and construction delivery

  • Proven capability in contract administration, cost control and project reporting

  • Experience leading teams of engineers, supervisors and subcontractors

  • Proactive communication style with strong stakeholder management and problem solving skills

Benefits

  • Be part of a growing projects team delivering critical energy infrastructure

  • Join a business recognised for its down to earth and inclusive culture

  • Long term stability with clear career development pathways

  • Flexible mix of office, site and home based work

  • Supportive leadership team with genuine investment in employee growth

How to Apply

To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Krystle Parker on krystlep@peoplefusion.com.au or Omali Marshall omalim@peoplefusion.com.au or call on 02 4927 2007 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV.

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