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Aggreko

Temporary power and climate control rental

Engineering Manager

Engineering LeadershipPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeMelbourne VIC, Australia

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Engineering or a Master’s qualification is required.
  • Certified professional engineering status with Engineers Australia and eligibility for state registration (REPV/RPEQ) are essential.
  • At least 15 years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering is required.
  • Familiarity with power generation, liquid fuel and gas conditioning, temperature-control equipment, and associated support infrastructure is required.
  • Previous experience interacting directly with customers on high-value contracts is required.
  • The candidate must be culturally sensitive and understand international business protocol.
  • The candidate must be able to travel internationally and extensively within Australia.
  • Experience at manager level within a technical field, ideally with a multidisciplinary team, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Engineering Team in Australia.
  • Work closely with Sales Teams to understand customer needs and develop engineered solutions that are practical to implement, address customer needs, and meet required financial metrics.
  • Support the sales team by attending customer meetings and presenting technology and application overviews.
  • Develop concepts and ensure the accuracy of outline engineering for complex sales enquiries relating to thermal power plants.
  • Advise the Commercial team on the technical components of bids.
  • Translate technical requirements from RFQ/Tender documents into practical, implementable solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Own the engineering toolset used for noise, emissions, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling according to customer and project requirements.
  • Maintain and continuously improve processes for document control, design deliverables, change management, and project design reviews.
  • Ensure the team adheres to processes and demonstrate adherence by participating in internal and external audits.
  • Exercise delegated authority for engineering governance, standards, and policies within the Australia Engineering group.
  • Support material specifications and costing inputs for bespoke purchases.
  • Manage outline engineering and cost-input deliverables for responses to RFQs/Tenders with contract values exceeding USD 10 million or equivalent.
  • Deliver practical engineering solutions supporting power generation and industrial projects worldwide.
  • Apply sound engineering judgment to optimize safety, reliability, maintainability, and cost.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, project delivery, and operational teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Contribute to ongoing improvement of engineering standards, products, tools, and processes.
  • Manage resources and reporting.

Desired Qualifications

  • Cross-cultural work experience is advantageous.

About the Company

Aggreko

Temporary power and climate control rental

Aggreko provides temporary power, temperature control, and energy services by renting equipment and offering tailored solutions for electricity, heating, and cooling. Its fleet includes gas and diesel generators, industrial chillers, cooling towers, and air conditioning units, supported by energy storage and other services. The company operates globally with 180 locations to serve events, construction, manufacturing, and other industries, delivering equipment and services needed during planned shutdowns, emergencies, or one-off events. Compared with competitors, Aggreko combines a wide, globally distributed rental fleet with bundled energy services and storage options to offer turnkey, customized solutions at scale. Its goal is to ensure reliable, flexible, and efficient temporary power and climate control for clients around the world.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Founded
1962

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