Concrete Technology & Production Improvement Lead - Built Living

Built; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Built Living is leading the transformation of concrete construction across Australia, integrating development, design and advanced manufacturing for fast, high-quality residential outcomes. The Concrete Technology & Production Improvement Lead role focuses on optimising concrete mixes, improving production efficiency and ensuring architectural façade quality across precast operations.

You will drive lower-carbon initiatives, validate new materials and support safe, production-ready processes

Qualifications

• Concrete technologist qualification or equivalent recognised technical qualification.
• Engineering, Manufacturing or Materials Technology related qualification preferred.
• Extensive experience in highly engineered DfMA precast concrete façade manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of concrete technology, batching and production operations.
• Lower-carbon concrete, lifecycle assessment and circular economy practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, trial and optimise concrete mix designs for structural and architectural precast products.
• Ensure mixes meet strength, durability, workability, colour and finish quality targets.
• Lead continuous improvement of architectural precast façade quality and standards.
• Drive lower-carbon concrete initiatives and sustainable manufacturing practices.
• Support commissioning, readiness and safe production across operations.
• Develop and validate mixes, admixtures and new materials for applications.
• Set performance standards for workability, setting, stripping and finishing.

Skills

Concrete technology

DfMA precast

Quality assurance

Manufacturing operations

Sustainability

Continuous improvement

Education

Concrete Technologist qualification or equivalent

Engineering/Manufacturing/Materials Technology related qualification preferred

Job description

Built isn’t waiting for the future. We’re building it.

Built Living is transforming the way Australia delivers medium and high-density residential developments. The future of housing is being rewritten. Built Living is changing how homes are designed, manufactured, built and delivered across Australia.

A joint venture between Built and Wesfarmers, Built Living combines proven development and construction expertise with advanced manufacturing, digital design and a product-led delivery model to create quality homes faster, with greater certainty and at scale.

The business operates across an integrated value chain spanning development, design, advanced manufacturing and design and construct delivery. As Built Living scales nationally, commercial leadership will be critical to protecting value, creating repeatable systems and balancing immediate establishment priorities with the long-term needs of the D&C business.

The Opportunity

The role of Concrete Technology & Production Improvement Lead optimises concrete technology, manufacturing performance, product quality, sustainability and operational efficiency across Built Living’s precast manufacturing operations.

The role links concrete technology, manufacturing operations, quality assurance and continuous improvement to achieve structural performance, architectural finish quality, productivity, cost efficiency and sustainability.

The position leads improvement across the complete production value stream, from raw material receipt and batching through reinforcement, casting, curing, finishing, storage and finished-product release.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, trial and optimise concrete mix designs for structural and architectural precast products.
• Ensure mixes achieve required strength, durability, workability, colour consistency, finish quality, productivity and cost outcomes.
• Own continuous improvement of architectural precast façade quality, including defect prevention, rectification and acceptance standards.
• Lead lower-carbon concrete, circular-economy and sustainable manufacturing initiatives.
• Support AMF commissioning, operational readiness, workforce capability and safe production practices.
• Develop and validate mixes, admixtures and new materials for structural and architectural applications.
• Set performance standards for workability retention, flowability, setting, early-age strength, stripping, finish and colour.
• Establish standards for visual appearance, texture uniformity, colour consistency, patching, repair and architectural acceptance.
• Develop procedures for identifying, classifying, rectifying and preventing blowholes, blemishes, honeycombing, cracking, colour variation and finishing defects.
• Establish benchmark panels, mock-ups and reference standards for façade products.
• Analyse and improve batching, reinforcement, casting, curing, demoulding, finishing, touch-up, storage, handling and final inspection.
• Lead R&D relating to concrete technologies, new materials, production innovations, 3D printing and future manufacturing technologies.
• Implement lower-carbon concrete using alternative binders, supplementary cementitious materials, recycled materials and innovative production methods.

What we are looking for

• Concrete Technologist qualification or equivalent recognised technical qualification.
• Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Technology, Construction or a related field is preferred.
• Extensive experience in highly engineered DfMA precast concrete façade manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of concrete technology, batching and production operations.
• Concrete rheology, mix design, admixtures, curing, durability, early strength and stripping performance.
• Architectural façade quality, pigmentation, colour control, surface finishes, defect prevention and repair standards.
• Lower-carbon concrete, lifecycle assessment, waste reduction, recycled materials and circular-economy practices.

About Built

Built is a leading privately owned construction company operating across Australia, NewZealand and the United Kingdom. With more than 1,300 people and a strong pipeline of diverse projects, we combine Tier 1 capability with the agility of private ownership, where decisions are quick, ideas are heard, and your impact is visible.

We are committed to innovation and new ways of working, investing heavily in digital solutions to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient outcomes.

You will thrive among talented, driven people who bring their strengths together and push each other to achieve exceptional results.

Why Built

At Built, we create an environment where people can accelerate their development, take on meaningful responsibility and work across diverse sectors and project scales.

You’ll get exposure quickly, supported by leaders who back good ideas and create space for you to grow.

In return, we look for people who bring curiosity, ownership and a willingness to stretch themselves. We value collaboration, practical problem‑solving, and people who thrive in a culture where everyone contributes to better outcomes.

We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and life outside of work.

Let’s find new ways together!

If you want to build differently, grow with purpose, and thrive in a team that’s shaping the future, this is your chance.

Where New Ideas Are Always Welcome

We’re building teams that reflect the communities we work in. At Built, we value different perspectives because fresh thinking helps us find better ways of doing things. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t tick every single box, we’d still love to hear from you. Curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn matter just as much as your experience.

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time