Project Engineer

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

Are you mechanically minded and commercially aware, with a passion for delivering meaningful projects? We’re looking for a Project Engineer to lead future infrastructure and yard development projects across our NSW yards - reporting directly to the NSW Regional Operations Manager.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing projects end-to-end from scoping and scheduling through to delivery and handover
• Preparing and justifying CAPEX, managing budgets, and ensuring projects deliver value
• Coordinating contractors, suppliers, and teams across multiple sites
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and engaging the right people at the right time
• Travelling between NSW yards (Tool of Trade/Company Car provided) to support project outcomes
• Ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard

Your Next Big Projects 

These are just a few examples of the projects you could be leading, with many more opportunities to make an impact across our NSW sites:

• Yard realignment

• Shed extension & workshop move

• Amenities refurbishment

• Replacement of mobile equipment

• Potential design & installation of a water treatment plant

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Project Management

• 2-5 years project management experience with engineering exposure

• Ability to schedule, manage costs/budgets, generate CAPEX & provide justification

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Commercial awareness - balancing technical delivery with budgets and business priorities

• Procurement experience - obtaining quotes and working with suppliers

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Your work will shape infrastructure that supports our people and operations

• Variety: No two days are the same – multiple projects across NSW

• Growth: Work alongside supportive leaders and expand both your technical and commercial skillset

We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women and underrepresented groups in engineering. If you’re ready to bring projects to life, apply now!

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.