Location
field, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Commitment
Full Time
Level
Junior (<2 years)
Required skills
Job Description
Downer is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead our surfacing operations across the Newcastle region. Reporting to the State Manager NSW/ACT, you will be responsible for safety, operational performance, financial results, client relationships and the leadership of a high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a well-established business and drive its continued growth and success.
KEY 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.
ABOUT YOU
- Demonstrated operational leadership experience within surfacing, road infrastructure or a related industry.
- A genuine commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and business performance.
- Proven ability to develop client relationships and win new work.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
- Knowledge of contract management, tendering and operational delivery.
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Finance or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
WHAT'S ON OFFER
- Lead an established and successful surfacing operation in a key regional market.
- Autonomy to influence business performance, client relationships and future growth.
- Tool of Trade Vehicle.
- Join one of Australia's leading infrastructure organisations with long-term career opportunities.
- Access to Perks@Downer and a range of employee benefits.
To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
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