Project Delivery Lead
Key leadership role overseeing project delivery, client relationships and business growth across our Project Management team.
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.
- Team
- Project and Workshop Services
- Locations
- Taupo
- Employment type
- Full-time
- AEWV Eligibility
- Role is not currently eligible to support an AEWV application
Taupo
About MB Century
MB Century has a long and impressive history, dating back to 1950 when it started operations as a government department. Today, drawing on its vast experience and accumulated expertise, the business is proudly know as New Zealand’s only world-class, end to end service, energy solutions provider.