Area Manager - Newcastle

Downer Edi Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade Vehicle

Relocation assistance

Perks@Downer

Job summary

Downer EDI Limited is seeking an Area Manager to lead the Newcastle surfacing operations, ensuring safety, financial performance and high-quality contract delivery. You will manage budgets, forecast, tender submissions and coach a high-performing team.

Reporting to the NSW/ACT State Manager, the role offers relocation support and a path to growth within a major Australian infrastructure organisation. Strong leadership and commercial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of surfacing/road infrastructure operations.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Experience managing budgets and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Newcastle surfacing business to meet safety, financial and operational targets.
• Champion Downer’s Zero Harm safety culture and leadership.
• Drive growth through client relationships and work-winning activities.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety leadership

Budget management

Client relationships

Team development

Tendering & contracts

Education

Engineering/Finance degree

Job description

Lead an established Newcastle surfacing business, driving performance, growth and a high-performing team.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Downer is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead our surfacing operations across the Newcastle region. Reporting to the State Manager NSW/ACT, you will be responsible for safety, operational performance, financial results, client relationships and the leadership of a high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a well-established business and drive its continued growth and success.

For candidates looking for a lifestyle change, this role also offers an excellent relocation opportunity to Newcastle, one of New South Wales' most vibrant and fast-growing regional cities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Newcastle surfacing business to achieve safety, financial and operational targets.
• Champion Downer's Zero Harm culture and safety leadership.
• Drive business growth through strong client relationships and work-winning activities.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and overall P&L performance.
• Oversee contract delivery, tender submissions and commercial outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated operational leadership experience within surfacing, road infrastructure or a related industry.
• A genuine commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and business performance.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and win new work.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of contract management, tendering and operational delivery.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Finance or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Lead an established and successful surfacing operation in a key regional market.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate looking to make Newcastle home.
• Autonomy to influence business performance, client relationships and future growth.
• Tool of Trade Vehicle.
• Join one of Australia's leading infrastructure organisations with long-term career opportunities.
• Access to Perks@Downer and a range of employee benefits.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

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Engineering & Project Management Services More than 10,000 employees

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Driven by our purpose to enable communities to thrive, we deliver essential infrastructure services that improve the lives of millions of people every day and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Downer is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest employers, with 31,000 people who are united by a high-performance culture, called 'The Downer Difference'. Our teams operate in sectors that are closely connected to population growth, urbanisation, national security, and decarbonisation – including roads, rail, ports and airports, power, gas, water, telecommunications, health, education and defence.

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Driven by our purpose to enable communities to thrive, we deliver essential infrastructure services that improve the lives of millions of people every day and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Downer is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest employers, with 31,000 people who are united by a high-performance culture, called 'The Downer Difference'. Our teams operate in sectors that are closely connected to population growth, urbanisation, national security, and decarbonisation – including roads, rail, ports and airports, power, gas, water, telecommunications, health, education and defence.