Project Director

au; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Employee benefits

Job summary

Bielby is seeking an accomplished Project Director to join its executive project delivery team in Australia. The role focuses initially on precontracts, tender leadership and project pursuits, with transition to full project delivery on award.

Projects are typically $300M+ civil infrastructure across South East Queensland and regional Queensland. The successful candidate will lead bids, manage risk, and drive performance from mobilisation through to completion while upholding Bielby's values.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of major civil infrastructure experience.
• Proven success delivering projects valued at $300M+.
• Demonstrated experience leading major tenders and competitive project pursuits.
• Strong understanding of Design & Construct and Alliance delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead major tender submissions for complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop winning bid strategies with estimating, engineering and commercial teams.
• Take ownership of mobilisation and delivery, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction.

Skills

Major civil infrastructure

Tender leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Project delivery

Leadership

Commercial capability

Design & Construct

Alliances delivery models

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Project Director

Bielby is experiencing a period of sustained growth, supported by a strong pipeline of major infrastructure opportunities. Building on more than 40 years of successful delivery across roads, bridges, rail, water, resources and renewable energy, we are seeking an accomplished Project Director to join our executive project delivery team.

Unlike a traditional project-based appointment, this role will initially be focused on Precontracts, Tender Leadership and Project Pursuits, with the successful candidate playing a key role in securing Bielby's next major infrastructure projects. Upon successful project award, you will transition into a Project Director role, taking full ownership of project delivery from mobilisation through to completion.

Projects may be located across South East Queensland or Regional Queensland and will typically range from $300M+ civil infrastructure projects, including transport, road, bridge and major infrastructure programs.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Project Director who enjoys both the strategic challenge of winning work and the operational challenge of delivering it.

What You'll Do

Precontracts & Bidding

• Lead major tender submissions for complex civil infrastructure projects. Develop winning project strategies, methodologies and delivery solutions. Work closely with estimating, engineering and commercial teams to shape competitive bids. Lead tender workshops, client presentations and interviews. Drive risk identification, opportunity analysis and overall bid strategy. Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and industry stakeholders. Provide leadership and oversight throughout EOI, RFP and tender phases.

Project Delivery (Upon Award)

• Take full ownership of project mobilisation and delivery. Lead multidisciplinary project teams to achieve safety, commercial, quality and programme objectives. Maintain accountability for project profitability, client satisfaction and operational performance. Drive contract management, risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement. Ensure the successful delivery of projects in line with Bielby's values and commitments. Mentor and develop future project leaders across the business.

What You'll Bring

• 15+ years of major civil infrastructure experience.
• Proven success delivering projects valued at $300M+.
• Demonstrated experience leading major tenders and competitive project pursuits.
• Strong understanding of Design & Construct and Alliance delivery models.
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Outstanding leadership, stakeholder engagement and commercial capability.
• Ability to build trust with clients and successfully lead project teams through both bid and delivery phases.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in contracts, risk and project controls.
• Experience delivering road, bridge, transport or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Why Bielby?

The Bielby Way – Where People Matter

At Bielby, you'll get the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful infrastructure while being part of a business where your contribution is visible, your voice is valued and you're trusted to get on with the job.

We're proudly Australian owned and operated, with more than 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for delivering major civil infrastructure. With a strong pipeline and an expanding geographic footprint, we're creating new opportunities for our people and their careers.

What you can expect:

• Real responsibility and a genuine voice – we empower capable people to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.
• Career growth through experience – build your technical, commercial and leadership capability through hands‑on experience, mentoring, internal mobility and development opportunities.
• Complex projects that make an impact – contribute to infrastructure that connects communities and leaves a lasting legacy.
• A highly engaged culture – our latest employee engagement score is 17% above the industry average.
• People genuinely matter – safety, wellbeing, respect, honesty and collaboration are central to how we work.
• Competitive rewards and benefits – including competitive remuneration, project uplifts for eligible regional/FIFO/DIDO assignments, paid parental leave, wellbeing support and employee benefits.
• A workplace that values different perspectives – we're committed to belonging and inclusion and are a corporate member of NAWIC, providing all employees access to networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

As Bielby grows, you grow with us.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol checks.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in Australia.