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This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to lead capital projects. We would also welcome applications from emerging graduate engineering professionals ready to develop their project management experience.\nYou’ll be involved in delivering a portfolio of medium-sized (up to $1M) engineering projects, while also supporting senior managers with larger strategic initiatives. From developing project scopes and designs through to budgeting, procurement and implementation, you’ll help bring projects to life safely, efficiently and to a high standard.\nWhether you're an experienced engineer or an emerging professional looking to grow your project management skills, this is an opportunity to make an impact and develop your career with us.\nWhat you’ll do:\nLead and deliver medium-sized capital projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time and within budget.\n\nDevelop project scopes, technical specifications, designs, budgets and delivery plans.\n\nWork closely with engineering, maintenance, production and other business teams to understand project requirements and deliver practical solutions.\n\nManage contractors, consultants and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nSupport procurement, construction, commissioning and project handover activities.\n\nPrioritise projects to deliver the greatest value, financial return and health and safety improvements.\n\nSupport and collaborate with other project managers and contribute to improving our engineering practices and project delivery processes\n\nWhat you'll bring\nWe're keen to hear from engineers at different stages of their careers who are motivated to develop and deliver successful engineering projects.\nPrevious project management or dairy manufacturing experience would be an advantage, particularly if you have experience with project budgets, engineering design, procurement or commissioning.\n\nA degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline.\n\nStrong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different teams.\n\nA practical, solutions-focused approach with good problem-solving skills.\n\nStrong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.\n\nA willingness to learn, take ownership and contribute to a collaborative team environment.\n\nWhy join Synlait?\nYou'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engineering projects that make a real difference to our operations. You'll be part of a high performing collaborative team, gain exposure to complex manufacturing projects and have the opportunity to grow your technical and project management skills.\nWe offer flexibility to balance your time across our Dunsandel site, Christchurch city office and working from home. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact and continue developing your engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.\nAbout us - The Synlait Spirit\nSynlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition - we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.\nBe The Difference means we understand before we act - that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.\nWe Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.\nWe feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.\nAt Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.\nWhat we offer:\nHealth & wellbeing - Wellbeing One health insurance plus access to exclusive partner discounts\n\nFamily-friendly support - Industry-leading parental leave through our Matua policy\n\nSustainable values - We’re proud to be B Corp™ certified\n\nCommunity & connection - Join our active Social Club\n\nEasy commute - Free bus service to and from Rolleston\n\nCareer growth - Ongoing development and progression opportunities\n\nWhat's next? Apply now!\nInclude your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. 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