Australia, Brisbane
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Infrastructure
Closing: 04 July 2025

Introduction

What are you going to do 

As Business Manager of Building and Infrastructure your responsbilities will include business development, team leadership, and service delivery in line with the companies strategy. Reporting into the General Manager your focus will be deliverying growth, ensuring client satisfication and maintaining compliance.

  • Define and drive the strategic direction for SGS's Building and Infrastructure operations in Australia, ensuring alignment with both regional and global business goals.
  • Take full ownership of the business line's profit and loss (P&L), overseeing revenue growth, operational efficiency, and cost management.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with clients across government, commercial, and industrial sectors to enhance SGS's market presence and promote service offerings.
  • Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, and technical staff, cultivating a high-performance culture with a strong focus on safety and excellence.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; additional qualifications such as an MBA or commercial credentials are advantageous.
  • Proven track record in managing full profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and driving commercial growth.
  • At least 10 years of experience in infrastructure or building services, with a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership or executive roles.
  • In-depth industry knowledge of the Australian infrastructure/building sector, including relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Strong client and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ambitious, driven, and committed.
  • Excellent written, communication, and negotiation skills.

What we offer 

  • Flexibile work arrangements
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee rewards program
  • Health & wellbeing offers
  • Ongoing learning & development

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 Danny Siedentopf on d.siedentopf@brunel.net or 0413 984 094.

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

DS

Danny Siedentopf

+61 7 3007 7602