CareerPlan

General Manager - Engineering (Urban Development + Subdivision)

BRISBANE, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead engineering and technical teams delivering urban development and subdivision projects, overseeing end-to-end project delivery, commercial performance, and business development.

Role type

General Manager - Engineering (Urban Development + Subdivision)

Builds

Urban development and subdivision projects for councils, developers, and contractors

Domain

Urban development and subdivision engineering

Required skills

Urban development/land development engineering experience, Civil Engineering background, surveying, town planning, project financial management, business development, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, risk management, resource planning

Preferred skills

Professional memberships, experience in SEQ region, 10+ years in management

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and manage engineering and technical teams delivering urban development and subdivision projects, oversee end-to-end project delivery ensuring time cost quality and safety targets are met, drive commercial performance including budgeting forecasting WIP management and financial reporting, approve and support fee proposals contract negotiation and client engagement strategies, provide technical leadership across planning design coordination and project execution, ensure effective resource planning and utilisation across project teams, monitor project schedules and proactively manage delivery risks and scope changes, foster strong relationships with councils developers contractors and key clients, lead business development activities and support the growth of the urban development portfolio, mentor and develop senior and emerging leaders within the business, promote innovation continuous improvement and best practice delivery standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC transitioning to executive leadership