About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer or Associate Director who is ready to step into a broader team leadership and General Manager position.
It is ideally suited to someone looking to transition from a senior technical or associate leadership role into full operational, commercial, and strategic responsibility within a growing engineering services environment.
A strong foundation in urban development and subdivision engineering is essential, as this capability sits at the core of the business and this leadership function.
Key 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
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Well-established experience in urban development/land development engineering within SEQ (essential)
Background in Civil Engineering, surveying, or town planning with development environments




Proven leadership experience in a management role (10+ years preferred)
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project financial and business performance
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive performance, while maintaining culture
Strong client relationship management and business development capability
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to operate in a delivery-focused consulting environment
Professional memberships highly regarded
What's on offer:
A senior readership role designed for sustainability, with a solid focus on achieveable work load and delivery expecations
Strong current roadmap of urban development and subdivision projects
Competetive remuneration package including incensives and allowances
Opportunity to shape strategy and growth within a well known and respected engineering consultancy
Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture focued on excellence
Why this role?
This is a rare chance to step into a senior leadership position where Urban development capability is central to the success of the business.
You will play a key role in shaping project delivery, team capability, and client outcomes across a growing portfolio of subdivision and development work.
In a constantly growing and expanding sector like urban development, this rare role will allow you to transition into an executive leadership position, while still remaining close and connected to the technical and project delivery elements of engineering.
If this sounds like you, please submit your application in strict confidence, and click the 'apply' button.
If you require further information, please contact Yash Bansod on ************ or email ******
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📌 General Manager - Engineering (Urban Development + Subdivision) (Brisbane)
🏢 Bayside Group
📍 Brisbane