Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Drive overall contract delivery, financial margin targets, and safety performance.
• Lead executive relationships with state transport departments and treasury officials.
• Direct major joint venture partners, steering committees, and key subcontractors.
• Resolve critical contractual claims, variations, and commercial negotiations.
• Champion sustainable construction methods and local community employment targets.

Technical Competencies & Core Skills

Required Qualifications & Background

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent accredited tertiary qualification.
• Demonstrated professional delivery experience on major Australian transport, rail, highway, or structural infrastructure projects.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, state road authority guidelines (e.g. TfNSW, VicRoads, TMR, Main Roads WA), and workplace health and safety legislation.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams, specialist subcontractors, and key client representatives under high-pressure project deadlines.
• Current Australian Driver Licence and relevant industry safety induction accreditations (Construction White Card / Rail Industry Worker RIW where applicable).

Remuneration, Benefits & Culture

• Competitive remuneration package ($205,000 – $240,000 base + 11.5% statutory superannuation).
• Project completion bonus incentives and annual performance-based review structures.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs, and salary packaging.
• Extensive professional development support, leadership training, and Engineers Australia chartership pathways.
• Inclusive, safety-first corporate culture with dedicated diversity networks and flexible working provisions.