Project Lead

2 weeks ago

City of Brisbane, Australia Www.chandlermacleod.com Full time

Project Lead – Control Systems & Automation

About the Company

Our client is a world-class mining and metals organisation transforming natural resources into the building blocks of progress, sustainably and innovatively. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and technical excellence, they deliver high-impact projects across Australia and beyond.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Project Lead with expertise in control systems and automation to deliver a portfolio of sustaining capital projects. Based in Brisbane, the role covers all phases of the project lifecycle, from early studies through to execution, and includes occasional travel to operational sites. This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension based on project needs and performance. You’ll manage engineering service providers, prepare scopes of work, review technical deliverables, and engage with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead control systems projects through study and execution phases

- Apply project frameworks and assurance processes

- Review contractor deliverables for compliance with scope and standards

- Develop cost estimates, manage budgets, and maintain schedules

- Prepare scopes of work and support tender evaluations

- Identify scope changes and prepare business cases for funding

About You

- Experience in control systems and instrumentation design and installation

- Familiarity with PLC/DCS platforms (Rockwell, Schneider, Honeywell highly regarded)

- Knowledge of Australian Standards and relevant legislation

- Strong communication skills—written and verbal

- Experience with FAT and SAT testing

- Ability to manage multiple projects and respond to technical/commercial challenges

- Comfortable working independently with support from peers and leaders

- Willingness to travel to operational sites within Australia

This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-value projects in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Apply now to take the next step in your automation and project leadership career.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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