Project Director /n Backed by more than 40 years of success delivering major infrastructure projects, Bielby is seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead its first major infrastructure project win in NSW. /n The role will initially be based in Sydney during design, before mobilising to a regional site. This is a career-defining opportunity to take ownership of a $400M major regional infrastructure project that will restore and strengthen critical transport links across regional New South Wales. More importantly, it is an opportunity to play a key role in Bielby's strategic expansion within NSW and establish a lasting legacy with a contractor that empowers its leaders to make decisions and drive outcomes. /n This role offers full project lifecycle ownership, from design stage, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement through to successful delivery, commercial performance, and client satisfaction. /n What You'll Do /n /n
- Provide executive leadership across all aspects of the project overseeing the design phase and through to mobilisation and completion.
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- Develop and execute the project delivery strategy, ensuring safety, commercial, quality, program and stakeholder objectives are achieved.
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- Lead and inspire a high-performing project team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence.
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- Build and maintain trusted relationships with government agencies, local authorities, clients, consultants and key project stakeholders.
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- Drive project financial performance through rigorous forecasting, risk management, contract administration and commercial leadership.
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- Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor management and supply chain performance.
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- Manage the challenges associated with large-scale regional project delivery, including workforce planning, resource mobilisation and logistics.
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- Lead project governance,
reporting and performance reviews at both project and executive level.
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- Ensure Bielby's safety-first culture is embedded across all project activities.
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- 15+ years of civil construction experience, including significant leadership experience on major road, transport or infrastructure projects.
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- Proven success delivering projects valued from $400M+ within complex stakeholder environments.
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- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
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- Solid commercial acumen with demonstrated expertise in contracts, risk, forecasting, claims and project controls.
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- Exceptional leadership capability with the ability to build, mentor and retain high-performing teams.
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- Experience working closely with government clients, infrastructure authorities and major stakeholders.
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- Outstanding communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
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- A strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational delivery, commercial performance and long-term business objectives.
/n /n Why Bielby? /n The Bielby Way – Where People Matter /n At Bielby, you'll get the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful infrastructure while being part of a business where your contribution is visible, your voice is valued and you're trusted to get on with the job. /n We're proudly Australian owned and operated,
with more than 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for delivering major civil infrastructure. With a strong pipeline and an expanding geographic footprint, we're creating new opportunities for our people and their careers. /n What you can expect: /n /n
- Real responsibility and a genuine voice – we empower capable people to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.
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- Career growth through experience – build your technical, commercial and leadership capability through hands-on experience, mentoring, internal mobility and development opportunities.
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- Complex projects that make an impact – contribute to infrastructure that connects communities and leaves a lasting legacy.
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- A highly engaged culture – our latest employee engagement score is 17% above the industry average.
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- People genuinely matter – safety, wellbeing, respect, honesty and collaboration are central to how we work.
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- Competitive rewards and benefits – including competitive remuneration, project uplifts for eligible regional/FIFO/DIDO assignments, paid parental leave, wellbeing support and employee benefits.
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- A workplace that values different perspectives – we're committed to belonging and inclusion and are a corporate member of NAWIC, providing all employees access to networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
/n /n As Bielby grows, you grow with us. /n Interested? We’d like to hear from you. /n Apply now or, for a confidential conversation about opportunities with Bielby, contact Dave Tyrrell on 0406 509 767 or
[email protected].
/n For a confidential discussion, contact Dave Tyrrell on 0406 509 767 or
[email protected]. /n Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol checks. /n Applicants must have eligibility to work in Australia.
📌 Project Director (Sydney)
🏢 Bielby Holdings
📍 Sydney