Senior Hydraulic & Civil Operations Lead — Growth & Projects

Highmark Group Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available for

Attractive remuneration package

Job summary

Highmark Group Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and deliver commercial plumbing, hydraulic and civil infrastructure projects from Toowoomba or the Darling Downs region. You’ll guide site teams, manage client relationships and drive profitability across multiple projects.

The role emphasises leadership, proactive problem-solving, and accountable decision-making, with a focus on quality workmanship, safety and delivering on commitments.

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial plumbing and civil water/sewer infrastructure.
• Experience managing people and projects with competing priorities.
• Solid understanding of project costs, labour, procurement and profitability.
• Ability to communicate confidently with clients, subcontractors and team.
• Collaborative leadership style with accountability and drive for results.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the planning, coordination and delivery of commercial plumbing, hydraulic and civil infrastructure projects.
• Supporting operational performance, resource allocation, scheduling and project profitability.
• Leading and developing site teams, supervisors and apprentices.
• Managing client relationships with builders, developers, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Contributing to estimating, tendering, procurement and securing new project opportunities.
• Maintaining high standards across safety, quality, productivity and project delivery.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and operational efficiency.
• Playing an important role in the continued growth and direction of the business.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

People management

Safety compliance

Job description

Highmark Group Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and deliver commercial plumbing, hydraulic and civil infrastructure projects from Toowoomba or the Darling Downs region. You’ll guide site teams, manage client relationships and drive profitability across multiple projects.

The role emphasises leadership, proactive problem-solving, and accountable decision-making, with a focus on quality workmanship, safety and delivering on commitments.