Introduction

PR/291141

What are you going to do 

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the team.

The successful candidate will initially lead the delivery of a $40M education project in Brisbane, taking full responsibility for programme, budget, stakeholder management and project outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a builder with a strong pipeline of future education and commercial projects.

  • Manage the successful delivery of projects from commencement through to completion.
  • Lead project teams, consultants and subcontractors.
  • Manage project budgets, forecasting and commercial performance.
  • Drive programme, safety and quality outcomes.
  • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Oversee procurement and contract administration processes.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a New Build Project Manager with a commercial head contractor.
  • Proven experience delivering education projects valued at $20M+.
  • Strong understanding of live school environments and stakeholder management.
  • Demonstrated success managing project budgets, programmes and teams.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.

What we offer 

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Lead a flagship $40M education project.
  • Secure long-term opportunity with a growing builder.
  • Supportive leadership team and positive company culture.
  • Strong pipeline of future education and commercial projects.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Taylor at t.popham@brunel.net or on 0432 111 758

Closing: 24 July 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!