Project Delivery Lead

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MB Century seeks a Project Delivery Lead to drive growth by guiding project delivery across our industrial sectors, including drilling, reservoir services, geothermal and power station refurbishment, and specialist fabrication, while leading the Project Management and Estimating teams and ensuring governance across a portfolio for scope, schedule, budget, quality and HSE. The ideal candidate has senior experience delivering complex projects from concept to completion, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to manage safety, risk and multiple stakeholders while developing people. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to show multi-project delivery, tendering and client relationship success, highlight NZ eligibility, Taupo residence or willingness to relocate, and readiness to work onsite. Apply online now.

About Us:

MB Century is executing an exciting and challenging new strategic plan. We are a recognised industry leader in providing innovative solutions across Drilling, Reservoir Services, Hydro and Geothermal Power Station refurbishment, and specialist Fabrication, Machining and Industrial Coatings.

We have ambitious plans to further develop, innovate and complement these services. Will you join us on our journey?

The Role:

This key role will play a significant part in delivering our growth strategy by leading project delivery activities across our business. You'll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of client projects and strategic business initiatives while overseeing our Project Management and Estimating teams.

You will provide governance across multiple projects and tenders, ensuring delivery meets agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality and HSE requirements. Working closely with clients, stakeholders and internal teams, you'll support business growth, strengthen customer relationships and drive continuous improvement across project delivery practices.

In addition, you'll:

• Lead, mentor and develop the Project Management team

• Oversee project governance across a portfolio of client and internal projects

• Support business development activities and identify growth opportunities

• Foster and grow strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders

• Manage tendering, estimating and bid review processes

• Monitor project performance, budgets, forecasting and reporting

• Manage project risks and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented

• Support resource planning to maximise utilisation and project performance

• Drive project quality, lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives

• Provide technical guidance and coaching to support team development

• Oversee contracted Hydrogen Plant Management activities and client deliverables

• Contribute to management reporting and strategic planning activities

About You:

As an experienced project delivery professional, you will have a proven track record leading complex industrial, power generation, infrastructure or construction projects from concept through to completion. You'll be a strong relationship builder, commercially astute, and passionate about developing people and delivering successful outcomes.

You'll also bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Project Management

• Strong project management and commercial acumen

• Leadership experience managing project delivery and estimating functions

• Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget

• Experience managing multiple stakeholders, clients and contractors

• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills

• Strong understanding of risk management, quality systems and compliance requirements

• Experience in geothermal, hydro, power generation or heavy industrial environments (advantageous)

Why Join MB Century?

• Be part of New Zealand's growing renewable energy sector

• Work on impactful geothermal, hydro and industrial projects

• Join a collaborative, high-performing team with ambitious growth plans

• Play a key role in shaping project delivery excellence across the business

• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Taupo

Ready to make your mark? Join MB Century and help deliver the projects, relationships and results that drive our business forward.

APPLY ONLINE NOW

Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ and either live in Taupō or be willing to relocate.