Construction Manager

u&u. Recruitment Partners; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking a senior Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple projects in the Brisbane region. This is a leadership role, not a hands-on, single-project delivery position.

You will set programme strategy, drive HSEQ standards, mentor Project Managers and Site Managers, and represent the business at client forums, contributing to the company's strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in delivering multiple construction projects.
• Strong grounding in HSEQ standards and project scheduling.
• Proven ability to set standards, sequence programming, and manage delivery through others.

Responsibilities

• Set programme strategy and sequencing logic across allocated projects, reviewing and approving programmes developed by Project Managers.
• Own site-wide HSEQ culture and quality standards, backed by the HSEQ Manager's systems.
• Act as escalation point for programme, safety, quality, subcontractor, or client matters.
• Lead, mentor and hold accountable Project Managers, Site Managers, Foremen and the HSEQ Manager.
• Represent the business at client and project control group level, building confidence in delivery teams.
• Contribute to broader strategic direction of the business as part of the leadership group.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

HSEQ standards

Project scheduling

Communication

Education

Construction/engineering/building qualification

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established mid-tier construction company with a strong reputation for quality delivery and a genuine, supportive culture. Having operated in the SEQ market for over 30 years, they've built specialist expertise across the industrial, retail, and commercial sectors. We're recruiting an experienced Construction Manager as they continue on a growth trajectory, investing in the leadership team to drive it. This role sits at the heart of that plan, with a seat at the leadership table and real influence over how the business operates.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership position overseeing the successful delivery of multiple projects. This is not a hands-on, single-project delivery role. You'll set the standards, sequencing strategy, and expectations that your project teams deliver against, then hold them to account and step in when it counts.

• Set programme strategy and sequencing logic across allocated projects, reviewing and approving programmes developed by your Project Managers;
• Own site-wide HSEQ culture and quality standards, backed by your HSEQ Manager's systems;
• Act as the escalation point when site issues exceed your project teams' authority, including programme, safety, quality, subcontractor, or client matters;
• Lead, mentor and hold accountable a team of Project Managers, Site Managers, Foremen and your HSEQ Manager;
• Represent the business at client and project control group level, building confidence in your delivery teams; and
• Contribute to the broader strategic direction of the business as part of the leadership group.

About You

You've built your career from the ground up. You started on site and worked your way through Site Management and Project Management before stepping into (or being ready to step into) a broader leadership role. You know what good site performance looks like because you've delivered it yourself, and now you're ready to set the standard for others rather than run the tools day-to-day.

• Strong track record delivering construction projects in QLD up to $50m;
• Trade or tertiary qualification in construction, engineering or building (or equivalent experience);
• Solid grounding in HSEQ standards and construction programming / scheduling;
• A natural leader who commands credibility on site and knows when to let a team run and when to step in;
• Sharp judgement, a hands-on instinct balanced with the discipline to lead through others; and
• A clear communicator who works well across commercial, pre-construction and delivery teams.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats to apply), or have a preferred method of communication, we encourage you to make a request via @uandu.com or contact u&u on 07 100 to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.