Newcastle Surfacing Regional Lead — Autonomy & Growth

Coleambally; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead our surfacing operations across the Newcastle region. You will focus on safety, financial performance and delivering strong operational results while guiding a high-performing team.

Reporting to the State Manager NSW/ACT, you will own safety leadership, client relationships and growth initiatives, driving contracts, tenders and commercial outcomes in a key regional market with autonomy to influence performance and career development.

Qualifications

• Operational leadership experience in surfacing or road infrastructure.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgeting experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of contract management, tendering and delivery.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Finance or related discipline.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Commercial acumen

Client relationships

People development

Contract management knowledge

Education

Engineering or Finance degree

Job description

Downer Group is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead our surfacing operations across the Newcastle region. You will focus on safety, financial performance and delivering strong operational results while guiding a high-performing team.

Reporting to the State Manager NSW/ACT, you will own safety leadership, client relationships and growth initiatives, driving contracts, tenders and commercial outcomes in a key regional market with autonomy to influence performance and career development.