Australia, Wangara
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Infrastructure
Closing: 11 September 2025

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Introduction

Lead operations across civil infrastructure projects. Oversee multi-site delivery, drive safety, efficiency, and compliance. Mentor teams, optimise resources, and foster innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders, support tenders, and shape strategic outcomes. Requires 15+ years in senior ops/project delivery, 7+ years on-site, civil engineering degree, and full Australian working rights.

What are you going to do 

  • Oversee daily operations across multiple construction projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project timelines and budgets.
  • Manage and lead project teams, including project managers, engineers, and field personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams, fostering professional development, team cohesion, and a high-performance culture.
  • Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, resource utilisation, and cost-efficiency across projects.
  • Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies, including HSE and quality standards.
  • Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships and address operational issues promptly.
  • Contribute to tender preparation and business development, leveraging operational insights to support successful bids and secure future project work.
  • Support workforce planning and mobilisation, ensuring the right resources are in place to meet project demands.
  • Drive innovation and process improvements, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and adopt best practices.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Extensive experience in a senior leadership position within operations or project delivery.
  • Strong on-site project experience, ideally within the Infrastructure sector.
  • Possess a solid technical understanding of Civil Construction scopes.
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Bachelor of Civil Engineering).
  • MUST hold full Australian working rights.

What we offer 

  • High remuneration package
  • Permanent full time role

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 Richard: r.clifton-james@brunel.net

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

RC

Richard Clifton-James

+61 8 9429 5610

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