This client is the leading provider of integrated geospatial, utilities, and asset maintenance solutions. With over 20 years of market excellence, they have built an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality, multi-disciplinary services across the construction, utilities, and essential services sectors through an exceptional in-house team. They are positioned as a modern, progressive business with a strong focus on its people, client relationships, and sustainable, long-term growth.
As they enter an exciting new phase of expansion, they are seeking a commercially driven and highly experienced General Manager to take full accountability for the utilities side of the business. Working in close partnership with the CEO, you will take ownership of business performance, financial outcomes, and operational delivery across key utilities divisions, including
This client is the leading provider of integrated geospatial, utilities, and asset maintenance solutions. With over 20 years of market excellence, they have built an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality, multi-disciplinary services across the construction, utilities, and essential services sectors through an exceptional in-house team. They are positioned as a modern, progressive business with a strong focus on its people, client relationships, and sustainable, long-term growth.
As they enter an exciting new phase of expansion, they are seeking a commercially driven and highly experienced General Manager to take full accountability for the utilities side of the business. Working in close partnership with the Managing Director & CEO, you will take ownership of business performance, financial outcomes, and operational delivery across key utilities divisions, including utility locating and mapping, utility investigations, maintenance, and non-destructive.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a financially healthy, well-established business and mentor a capable technical leadership team to reach new commercial heights.
Key responsibilities:
- Commercial & Financial Leadership: Take full ownership of the P&L, budgets, and financial performance for the utilities streams. You will manage pipeline, utilisation, and profitability, ensuring major utility projects are tracked accurately and delivered in line with expected margins.
- Business Growth & Strategy: Translate strategic direction into executable outcomes, identifying and capitalising on new market opportunities. You will manage tenders and prepare fee proposals, including taking the lead on accurate estimates for NDD works.
- Operations & Delivery: Ensure seamless, high-quality delivery across all utility service lines. You will align resources, vehicles, and equipment with client demand and oversee the successful execution of complex, multi-disciplinary utility projects.
- Leadership & Mentoring: Lead, mentor, and develop technical network leaders, building their capability in business development, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You will be responsible for maintaining an 85% team retention rate and fostering an inspiring team environment.
- Governance & Risk: Provide strict oversight of WHS, quality, and environmental compliance frameworks. You will actively identify and manage commercial risks and ensure all safety processes are rigorously followed on high-risk sites.
We are looking for a senior leader who is both commercially sharp and deeply invested in people:
- Industry Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role within the utilities, civil construction, NDD, or related infrastructure sectors.
- Qualifications: Minimum Diploma-level qualifications in Civil Construction, Project Management, or a similar field.
- Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success with full P&L ownership, managing multiple business units, and balancing strategic goals with day-to-day operational delivery.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven experience working collaboratively with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors and major utility providers.
- Technical Familiarity: Prior experience or strong familiarity with asset locating, utility mapping, NDD techniques, or CCTV services is highly advantageous.
- Leadership Presence: Strong team leadership skills with the ability to manage complex situations with sensitivity and drive continuous improvement.
This is a role with genuine influence across strategy, people, and performance. You will enjoy direct access to executive decision-making alongside the CEO to shape the future of the utilities business. Our client offers a highly stable environment with excellent staff retention and a diverse, integrated service offering, providing a platform for you to leave a lasting legacy.
Remuneration: A competitive executive package will be curated to secure the right individual for this critical appointment.
For a confidential discussion please call Andrew Pinkerton on 0434218346 or e: andrew.pinkerton@randstad.com.au.
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This is a rare opportunity to step into a financially healthy, well-established business and mentor a capable technical leadership team to reach new commercial heights.
Key responsibilities:
- Commercial & Financial Leadership: Take full ownership of the P&L, budgets, and financial performance for the utilities streams. You will manage pipeline, utilisation, and profitability, ensuring major utility projects are tracked accurately and delivered in line with expected margins.
- Business Growth & Strategy: Translate strategic direction into executable outcomes, identifying and capitalising on new market opportunities. You will manage tenders and prepare fee proposals, including taking the lead on accurate estimates for NDD works.
- Operations & Delivery: Ensure seamless, high-quality delivery across all utility service lines. You will align resources, vehicles, and equipment with client demand and oversee the successful execution of complex, multi-disciplinary utility projects.
- Leadership & Mentoring: Lead, mentor, and develop technical network leaders, building their capability in business development, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You will be responsible for maintaining an 85% team retention rate and fostering an inspiring team environment.
- Governance & Risk: Provide strict oversight of WHS, quality, and environmental compliance frameworks. You will actively identify and manage commercial risks and ensure all safety processes are rigorously followed on high-risk sites.
We are looking for a senior leader who is both commercially sharp and deeply invested in people:
- Industry Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role within the utilities, civil construction, NDD, or related infrastructure sectors.
- Qualifications: Minimum Diploma-level qualifications in Civil Construction, Project Management, or a similar field.
- Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success with full P&L ownership, managing multiple business units, and balancing strategic goals with day-to-day operational delivery.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven experience working collaboratively with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors and major utility providers.
- Technical Familiarity: Prior experience or strong familiarity with asset locating, utility mapping, NDD techniques, or CCTV services is highly advantageous.
- Leadership Presence: Strong team leadership skills with the ability to manage complex situations with sensitivity and drive continuous improvement.
This is a role with genuine influence across strategy, people, and performance. You will enjoy direct access to executive decision-making alongside the Managing Director to shape the future of the utilities business. Our client offers a highly stable environment with excellent staff retention and a diverse, integrated service offering, providing a platform for you to leave a lasting legacy.
Remuneration: A competitive executive package will be curated to secure the right individual for this critical appointment.
For a confidential discussion please call Andrew Pinkerton on 0434218346 or e: andrew.pinkerton@randstad.com.au.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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