Area Manager - Newcastle

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tool of Trade Vehicle

Perks@Downer access

Employee benefits

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead our Newcastle surfacing operations, accountable for safety, performance and client relationships. Reporting to the NSW/ACT State Manager, you will drive growth, manage budgets and provide leadership to a high-performing team.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate to Newcastle, NSW. This role offers autonomy to influence business performance, with pathways to long-term career opportunities within Downer’s infrastructure

Qualifications

• Operational leadership experience in surfacing, road infrastructure or related industries.
• Strong safety, quality and operational excellence focus.
• Commercial acumen with budget and performance experience.
• Ability to develop client relationships and win new work.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of contract management, tendering and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Newcastle surfacing business to achieve safety, financial and operational targets.
• Champion Downer’s Zero Harm culture and safety leadership.
• Drive growth through 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.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and business performance.

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.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and business performance.

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.