Introduction

We're seeking a driven Project Manager to lead a residential subdivision in Ipswich. You'll oversee civil works, manage contractors, and liaise with council and consultants to ensure smooth delivery from start to finish. This is a hands-on role with real impact-perfect for someone who thrives on structure, sequencing, and stakeholder coordination. Join a growing team with a strong pipeline and make your mark locally.

What are you going to do 

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Planning & Delivery
  • Oversee end-to-end project planning, programming, and execution.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.
  • Monitor progress against key milestones and adjust schedules as needed.
  • Financial Management
  • Conduct monthly assessments and forecasts of project financial performance.
  • Manage budgets, cost tracking, and reporting to ensure profitability.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks early in the project lifecycle.
  • Team & Subcontractor Coordination
  • Lead and coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment.
  • Ensure high performance across all delivery partners and trades.
  • Resolve site issues promptly to maintain momentum and quality.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, councils, consultants, and service authorities.
  • Represent the business professionally in all external communications and meetings.
  • Ensure stakeholder expectations are met or exceeded throughout the project.
  • Leadership & Staff Development
  • Coach, mentor, and train junior staff and site supervisors.
  • Address performance issues constructively and foster a positive team culture.
  • Promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the team.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Proven experience managing subdivision or civil infrastructure projects.
  • Strong understanding of local council processes and utility coordination.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
  • Relevant qualifications in civil engineering, construction management, or similar.

What we offer 

  • Be part of a growing company with a strong reputation in land development.

  • Work on high-impact projects that shape local communities.

  • Enjoy a supportive team culture and clear career progression pathways

  • Relocatian assistance is available with temporary accomodation provided

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 and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 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 r.clifton-james@brunel.net

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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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!