Introduction

A leading national contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join its Queensland operations and play a key role in the delivery of a career defining legacy project on the Gold Coast.

As part of the early project team, you will have the opportunity to influence planning, methodology, programme development and site establishment before taking ownership of major construction activities through delivery.

This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished construction leader to secure a position on a large-scale, high-profile development that will become a significant addition to Queensland's built environment.

What are you going to do 

Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will be responsible for leading site operations across major construction packages while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and programme performance.

You will manage large site teams, coordinate multiple subcontractor work fronts and contribute to the successful delivery of a highly complex project environment.

  • Lead day-to-day site operations across major construction packages
  • Drive programme, productivity and construction sequencing outcomes
  • Manage Site Managers, Foremen and subcontractor workforces
  • Ensure exceptional safety and quality standards are maintained
  • Coordinate project stakeholders and manage key interfaces
  • Contribute to project planning, methodology and delivery strategies
  • Identify and mitigate construction risks
  • Maintain strong relationships with consultants, clients and project partners

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on projects exceeding $200M
  • Strong leadership capability managing large site-based teams
  • Experience delivering complex commercial, health, infrastructure, civic or major mixed-use developments
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A track record of delivering projects safely, on programme and to a high standard
  • Trade or tertiary qualifications relevant to the construction industry

What we offer 

  • Opportunity to join a respected national builder with a strong project pipeline
  • Early involvement in a significant legacy Queensland project
  • Long-term career progression and project security
  • Highly competitive salary package
  • Gold Coast location
  • Collaborative and high-performing project environment

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 Ryan on 0458 940 185 or at r.connolly@brunel.net for a confidential chat

Closing: 19 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

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