Job Description
Join an established consulting engineering business that delivers practical solutions across construction and infrastructure projects.
Working closely with its leadership and technical teams, you will help keep the business organised, well supported and ready for continued growth.
The Opportunity
The Central Services Manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of the business support functions.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will oversee finance administration, people processes, systems, facilities, compliance and business development support.
This is a practical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting others and making sure important tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the finance, administration and business support team
Oversee invoicing, accounts, payroll inputs, budgets and monthly reporting
Manage recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee records and other people processes
Maintain compliance, insurance, contracts, policies and business records
Coordinate IT support, systems, offices, equipment and key suppliers
Support CRM, prospect tracking, marketing and bid coordination
Improve workflows and move suitable administrative tasks away from technical staff
Provide clear updates, recommendations and reports to the leadership team
The Company
Join an established consulting engineering business that delivers practical solutions across construction and infrastructure projects.
Working closely with its leadership and technical teams, you will help keep the business organised, well supported and ready for continued growth.
The Opportunity
The Central Services Manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of the business support functions.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will oversee finance administration, people processes,



systems, facilities, compliance and business development support.
This is a practical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting others and making sure important tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the finance, administration and business support team
Oversee invoicing, accounts, payroll inputs, budgets and monthly reporting
Manage recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee records and other people processes
Maintain compliance, insurance, contracts, policies and business records
Coordinate IT support, systems, offices, equipment and key suppliers
Support CRM, opportunity tracking, marketing and bid coordination
Improve workflows and move suitable administrative tasks away from technical staff
Provide clear updates, recommendations and reports to the leadership team
About You
This role will suit an organised and commercially minded manager who is comfortable working across different business functions and getting involved in the detail when needed.
We would like to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
Experience managing business operations or shared services in consulting, engineering, professional services or another project-based setting
Experience across areas such as people operations, compliance, contracts, systems, facilities or supplier management
Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Confidence using Microsoft 365 and business systems
Clear communication, sound judgement and a reliable approach to follow-through
Why This Role
Based in the heart of Sydney CBD, this is a broad role where you can make a visible difference to how the business operates.
You will work closely with senior leaders, improve the support available to technical teams and help build strong foundations for future growth.

📌 Central Services Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Downing Teal
📍 New South Wales