_{20th July, 2026}

Project Engineer / Project Manager - Defence Projects
 
About the Business
Our client is a well-established consultancy specialising in the delivery of complex engineering, infrastructure, advisory, and project management services across public sector, Defence, and critical asset environments. They work alongside government agencies and major industry partners to help plan, develop, and deliver projects that support long-term operational capability, infrastructure resilience, and strategic investment outcomes.
 
Known for their collaborative approach, the organisation combines technical expertise with strong project delivery capability, providing clients with practical solutions to complex challenges. Their teams operate across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage planning and business case development through to project execution, governance, commissioning, and asset sustainment.
 
With a growing presence in the Defence market, they support nationally significant programs where security, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivery excellence are critical to success. Their people bring a diverse mix of engineering, project management, advisory, and operational experience, enabling them to successfully deliver outcomes in highly regulated and mission-critical environments.
 
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer / Project Manager to support the planning, delivery, and governance of Defence-related projects across infrastructure, engineering, capability, and sustainment programs.
The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, Defence stakeholders, contractors, and technical specialists to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Defence standards and client expectations.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project delivery activities across multiple Defence projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and reporting frameworks.
• Support project governance, project controls, and stakeholder management processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams.
• Manage project scope, change control, and risk mitigation activities.
• Monitor contractor performance and contract deliverables.
• Prepare project documentation, business cases, briefs, and status reports.
• Support procurement, acquisition, and capability development activities.
• Ensure compliance with Defence, government, and organisational standards and requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and project delivery best practices.

 
Skills & Experience
Essential

• Baseline Security Clearance (minimum requirement).
• Degree qualification in Engineering (Mech/Elec), Project Management, Construction, Defence Studies, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and project lifecycle delivery.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work within structured governance and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities.

 
Highly Desirable

• Defence sector experience with Commonwealth, Defence industry, or major government projects.
• Baseline or higher security clearance.
• Experience in systems engineering, asset management, sustainment, or capability programs.
• Knowledge of program management, project controls, Earned Value Management (EVM), or PMO environments.
• Familiarity with Defence acquisition and procurement processes.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical advisors.

 
What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant Defence and security projects.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile programs across Australia.
• Collaborative environment with experienced project managers, engineers, and Defence specialists.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.

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