JOB DETAILS

Project Engineer - Site Based

CompanyBeca
LocationDunedin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 4, 2026
About The Company
Creative people together transforming the world is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. We are diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives, skills and disciplines to every client and every challenge. We're also a team that understands the power of working together to bring resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights. And this holds true whether we’re working on a small library for a local community or a multi-site expansion programme for a global food and beverage giant. We have more than 4,000+ employees in 25 offices around the world. While our experience has been over 100 years in the making, it is the fresh talent we're nurturing, the innovative thinking we're developing and the connections that we're forging that get us most excited for the future.
About the Role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Industrial team, supporting a growing and long-term portfolio of regional industrial work. This is a site‑based delivery role offering real responsibility, strong client exposure and the backing of Beca’s wider national capability.

You’ll work closely with key Southland-based clients across the dairy and heavy industries, delivering a mix of sustaining capital and larger regional industrial projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your project delivery experience and lead work in a highly visible regional environment with genuine end‑to‑end ownership and autonomy.

He aha tāu mahi | What you’ll be doing

  • Delivering sustaining capital projects such as equipment replacements, safety upgrades, reliability improvements and compliance works
  • Supporting major capital projects as they arise
  • Managing projects end to end, from scope and planning through to delivery - working alongside client teams with support from Beca’s wider national capability
  • Building strong, trusted client relationships through consistent, high-quality delivery
  • Working confidently and independently in a site based delivery environment, partnering with operational teams and key stakeholders, drawing on national project support where needed

Te Oranga i Murihiku | Life in Invercargill

With short commutes, affordable housing and a strong sense of community, Invercargill offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying space, balance and easy access to the outdoors.  Adventure and escape are part of everyday life.

You’re within easy reach of:

  • World-class hiking across Fiordland and the South Coast
  • Outstanding mountain biking throughout Southland and Central Otago
  • Skiing and snowboarding during winter at nearby alpine fields
  • Stewart Island / Rakiura, just a ferry ride away for true weekend escapes

Ko wai koe | About you

You’re an experienced engineer who thrives on responsibility, autonomy and client-facing project delivery. You take pride in being hands-on, practical and trusted to deliver.

You’ll bring:

  • A tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering
  • 10+ years’ experience ideally within industrial brownfield or operational environments
  • Experience managing projects up to $5 million, including scope, programme, cost and risk
  • The ability to work independently in a regional delivery environment
  • A client-focused, practical mindset, with strong problem-solving skills

This is a key career opportunity for someone looking to further develop as a Project Engineer, with a clear pathway toward increased responsibility and leadership as Beca’s Southland presence continues to grow.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

  • Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
  • A supportive and caring environment where you can bring your whole self to work
  • Opportunities to learn from industry experts and technical leaders across Asia Pacific
  • A strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Excellent benefits, including discounted health insurance, gym membership discounts, and social club events

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts and experiences.

Tonoa mai | Apply now

Ready to make everyday better? Apply now

Key Skills
Project engineeringMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringProcess engineeringProject managementIndustrial brownfieldOperational environmentsBudget managementRisk managementClient relationship managementProblem-solvingStakeholder managementCapital project deliveryCompliance worksSafety upgrades
Categories
EngineeringConstructionManufacturingEnergyConsulting
Benefits
Professional developmentLearning opportunitiesDiscounted health insuranceGym membership discountsSocial club eventsEmployee-ownership model
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end industrial projects, including scope, planning, and delivery of capital works. Build and maintain strong client relationships while working independently in a site-based environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
4579
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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