Pipeline Services Lead

Edla Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EnServe is seeking an experienced leader to own a growing Pipeline Services division. This Adelaide-based role focuses on driving business growth, project delivery and commercial outcomes across Australia, working with pipeline owners, EPC contractors and service providers.

The ideal candidate will be a Pipeline Engineer or Operations professional with strong technical, operational and commercial experience, capable of identifying opportunities and converting prospects into awarded work.

Qualifications

• Proven operations and business development experience within the pipeline, oil & gas, energy, mining or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong ability to identify opportunities, develop client solutions and convert prospects into awarded work.
• Strong commercial acumen including tender preparation, estimating, pricing, contract management and project financial oversight.
• Established industry relationships and networks that can be leveraged to generate business growth.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow the Pipeline Services division, delivering projects safely, profitably and to revenue/KPI targets across Australia.
• Identify opportunities, win work and lead projects from planning through to execution.
• Manage operations, personnel and subcontractors with a hands-on, accountable leadership style.
• Build and maintain client relationships and coordinate resources to deliver against commercial outcomes.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Operations Management

Business Development

Tendering & Estimating

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Sales

Job description

EnServe is seeking an experienced leader to take ownership of a growing Pipeline Services division. This is an autonomous, Adelaide-based role responsible for driving business growth, project delivery, operational performance and commercial outcomes across Australia.

Working closely with pipeline owners, operators, EPC contractors and specialist service providers, the division supports a wide range of pipeline operations through the supply of skilled personnel, specialised equipment and operational solutions. Leveraging an extensive network of industry relationships, equipment providers and technical resources, the successful candidate will identify opportunities, develop client solutions, win work and lead projects from planning through to execution.

The successful candidate will be responsible for growing the division, strengthening client relationships, delivering projects safely and profitably, and achieving agreed revenue, profitability and operational KPIs. This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded Pipeline Engineer or Operations professional who combines strong technical and operational experience with the commercial acumen to identify and secure new business opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a Pipeline Engineer or Pipeline Operations professional with a strong blend of technical, operational and commercial experience.

You will have:

Proven operations and business development experience within the pipeline, oil & gas, energy, mining or infrastructure sectors.

A demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop client solutions and convert prospects into awarded work.

Strong commercial acumen including tender preparation, estimating, pricing, contract management and project financial oversight.

Established industry relationships and networks that can be leveraged to generate business growth.

Experience managing projects, field operations, personnel and subcontractors.

Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

A hands‑on, self‑driven approach with accountability for business performance and outcomes.

Proven operations and sales/business development experience.

Leadership experience within pipelines, oil & gas, energy, mining or infrastructure industries.

Experience managing projects from initial opportunity through to delivery and close‑out.

Strong commercial, financial and contract management capability.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Experience leading teams and coordinating operational resources.

Strong communication, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.

Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Ability to travel throughout Australia as required.

This role is ideally suited to a commercially focused Pipeline Engineer or Operations Manager who can leverage industry relationships, identify opportunities, win work, lead delivery teams and grow a profitable pipeline services business across Australia.