Site Manager

Brunel; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead on-site delivery of complex commercial projects across South East Queensland. The role requires strong leadership, structured planning, and decisive action to drive outcomes.

You will oversee safety, program, quality, and subcontractor management on multi-million-dollar projects with autonomy, supported by a collaborative project team. This position offers a clear path to senior site leadership within a respected industry leader.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Site Manager on large-scale commercial or industrial projects.
• Proven ability to manage programs, subcontractors, and site teams effectively.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction sequencing and quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to building a safe, high-performance site culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations from commencement through to completion on projects $20M-$100M+.
• Maintain and enforce safety, quality, and compliance standards at all times.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to deliver program milestones.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and progress to ensure efficient delivery.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to site staff and emerging supervisors.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders through transparent communication.

Skills

Site management

Project leadership

Subcontractor management

Safety compliance

Construction knowledge

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the onsite delivery of complex commercial projects across South East Queensland. These projects demand strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to drive outcomes through structured planning and decisive action.

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the onsite delivery of complex commercial projects across South East Queensland. These projects demand strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to drive outcomes through structured planning and decisive action.

As Site Manager, you'll be responsible for all aspects of site performance, including safety, program, quality, and subcontractor management. You'll be trusted to run the site with autonomy, backed by a collaborative project team that values open communication and professionalism.

• Lead site operations from commencement through to completion on projects $20M-$100M+.
• Maintain and enforce safety, quality, and compliance standards at all times.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to deliver program milestones.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and progress to ensure efficient delivery.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to site staff and emerging supervisors.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders through transparent communication.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Site Manager on large-scale commercial or industrial projects.
• Proven ability to manage programs, subcontractors, and site teams effectively.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction sequencing and quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to building a safe, high-performance site culture

Benefits

• A strong pipeline of commercial and industrial projects across SEQ.
• Competitive remuneration package including allowances.
• Supportive environment with genuine pathways to Senior Site Manager or Construction Manager roles.
• Professional systems and resources to support efficient site delivery.
• Long-term career stability with a respected industry leader

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ryan on 0458940185 or at [e-mail] for a confidential chat.