About

• About the role
• We’re on the lookout for a Senior Engineering Project Manager who will bring their engineering and project management skills to play in a key role to deliver a diverse range of projects. This role is a full time permanent role for 40 hours per week, based in Dunsandel Christchurch.
• You will support to deliver a significant portfolio of projects in our Capital Works program where you will help meet our engineering standards and drive our financial return.
• This role requires previous engineering and project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders including engineering, manufacturing, quality and regulatory teams.
• Key responsibilities of this role include.
• Support a portfolio of capital projects within the company’s annual capital budget.
• Execution of standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Developing detailed project specifications and managing the planning process for manufacturing facilities, including defining requirements for materials, equipment, piping, and system layouts. Overseeing material flow design, capacity planning, and plant construction layouts to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and compliance standards. Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, safe, and cost-effective solutions within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Developing detailed project specifications and managing the planning process for manufacturing facilities, including defining requirements for materials, equipment, piping, and system layouts.
• Overseeing material flow design, capacity planning, and plant construction layouts to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and compliance standards. Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, safe, and cost-effective solutions within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Planning, coordinating, and controlling project resources, including labour, materials, plant, and equipment, to ensure timely availability and alignment with the project management plan and schedule.
• Prioritise work and projects to deliver the highest financial payback and safety risk reduction.
• Work closely and maintain strong relationships with key project stakeholders.
• Overview and advise non engineering project managers delivering minor projects in the portfolio area.
• Ensuring a high level of quality control on projects so performance requirements and health and safety best practice are observed.
• Work with other engineering project managers and capital projects manager to improve and streamline the capital project delivery process.
• Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes

• 7 to 10 years experience in a similar Engineering Project Manager role ideally within the dairy, FMCG, processing industries or a similar field.
• Bachelors degree in Process, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• You will ideally hold a PMP (Project Management Professional), Prince2 Practitioner, and be CMEngNZ, CEng, CPEng, IntET, IntPE certified or similar.
• Previous experience in performance specification, procurement and management of process plant contracts.
• Construction, safety and commissioning management experience preferred.
• The salary for this role will be between $130,000 to $140,000 per annum.
• About Us – The Synlait Way
• Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.
• You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.
• We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

What we offer

• Health insurance cover + Partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
• Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy + Flexible working options available
• World Class manufacturing facilities and BCorpTM certified
• Social Club membership opportunities
• What's next? Apply now!
• Include 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.
• Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.
• Please note our office will be closed from Tuesday 23rd December and we will be returning Monday 5th January 2026. During this period, we may take longer than usual to come back to you on your application. Once our team is back on board we will be in contact. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!