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Capital Project Engineer

Central West Permanent AU$130,000 - AU$140,000 per year View Job Description
This is a senior on‑site engineering role responsible for end‑to‑end delivery of significant capital projects in a highly regulated, environmentally sensitive operating environment. You will lead multimillion‑dollar CapEx initiatives with minimal supervision, working closely with operations, engineering and external stakeholders.
  • High-impact FMCG capital portfolio across sustainability, energy & automation
  • FMCG Project Engineer with excellent stakeholder management.

About Our Client

Our FMCG client operates as part of a global group while retaining the feel of a well‑resourced family business locally.

Job Description

The Capital Project Engineer is accountable for managing a large of capital initiatives. Responsibilities include:

  • End‑to‑end delivery of capital projects from scope definition through to commissioning
  • Management of CapEx budgets
  • Delivery of projects across capital equipment upgrades, energy transformation, wastewater treatment and sustainability initiatives
  • Stakeholder management across internal leadership, regulators, authorities and contractors
  • Close collaboration with operations, maintenance and engineering teams
  • Ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements
  • Providing occasional out‑of‑hours support for genuine emergencies only



The Successful Applicant

A successful Capital Project Engineer should have:

  • A Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background (essential)
  • Demonstrated experience delivering multimillion‑dollar CapEx programs (ideally $10-20M)
  • FMCG experience strongly preferred (pharmaceuticals also considered)
  • Familiarity with relevant safety and environmental regulations.
  • Exposure to sustainability, water treatment, environmental and energy transformation work is highly regarded
  • Excellent stakeholder management



What's on Offer

The Capital Project Engineer offer:

  • Base salary around $140,000 plus bonus & super
  • Significant autonomy and authority to run projects independently
  • Long‑term career stability in a business investing for the future
  • A site‑based role in a regional NSW location - Central West/Central Tablelands
  • Relocation support included



Contact
Simone Butler
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7002851
Phone number

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Project / Programme Management
Industry
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Location
Central West
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Simone Butler
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-042026-7002851

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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