Project Execution Manager - Industrial & Infrastructure Projects

A leading industrial services and infrastructure solutions provider is seeking an experienced Project Execution Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi‑disciplinary projects across energy, water, and waste treatment sectors
. This is a senior leadership role focused on engineering, construction management, and project delivery
, with responsibility for managing both technical teams and commercial project outcomes across large‑scale industrial facilities.

The Project Execution Manager will take ownership of the technical department and project delivery function
, ensuring the successful execution of engineering studies, tenders, and construction projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and work closely with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety
.

• Lead and manage construction teams, including site supervisors, planners, commissioning engineers, and cost controllers
• Oversee full project execution lifecycle from design through to commissioning
• Ensure projects are delivered within time, cost, and quality constraints

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across process, mechanical, civil, electrical, and control systems
• Approve technical deliverables for engineering studies, site audits, and tenders
• Ensure designs meet client specifications and industry standards

• Prepare and lead technical and commercial proposals for tenders and engineering studies
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals
• Manage pricing, costing inputs, and commercial clarifications with clients

• Participate in technical presentations and meetings with clients and partners
• Support business development activities through technical expertise
• Represent the organisation in client engagements, seminars, and industry forums

• Support development of key business areas including:
  • Energy management
  • Water treatment
  • Waste treatment solutions
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Maintain adherence to ISO 9001 quality standards and internal procedures
• Oversee risk management and quality assurance across all projects

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and project teams
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering or related field
• 10+ years' experience in engineering and project execution
• Proven experience delivering large, complex industrial or infrastructure projects
• Strong background in energy, water treatment, waste management, or turnkey projects
• Professional registration (e.g. PrEng) advantageous

• Strong technical knowledge across multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Experience in construction management and project execution
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to evaluate business opportunities
• Experience managing contracts, vendors, and subcontractors
• Advanced planning and scheduling (MS Project or equivalent)
• Strong reporting, technical writing, and presentation skills

• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Commercially aware with a results‑driven mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Senior leadership role in a growing industrial and infrastructure environment
• Exposure to large, complex projects across multiple sectors
• Opportunity to shape technical strategy and project delivery capability
• Competitive remuneration and career growth