Milspec Energy Solutions Pty Ltd – North Lakes QLD

MILSPEC Energy Solutions is a growing Australian contractor delivering specialist services across the transmission, distribution and electrical infrastructure sectors. Working with utility providers, renewable energy developers and major infrastructure clients, we deliver complex projects safely, efficiently and to the highest industry standards.

As our business continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced and commercially focused General Manager – Design & Engineering to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the development, management and delivery of MILSPEC's engineering and design capabilities.

This is a key leadership appointment offering the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a growing business, establish and strengthen engineering functions, and oversee technical excellence across major energy infrastructure projects throughout Australia.

Based full-time at our North Lakes office in Brisbane, you will work closely with the Managing Director, project delivery teams, clients and key stakeholders to ensure engineering and design activities support successful commercial and operational project outcomes.

MILSPEC Energy Solutions is a growing Australian contractor delivering specialist services across the transmission, distribution and electrical infrastructure sectors. Working with utility providers, renewable energy developers and major infrastructure clients, we deliver complex projects safely, efficiently and to the highest industry standards.

As our business continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced and commercially focused General Manager – Design & Engineering to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the development,



management and delivery of MILSPEC's engineering and design capabilities.

This is a key leadership appointment offering the prospect to influence the strategic direction of a growing business, establish and strengthen engineering functions, and oversee technical excellence across major energy infrastructure projects throughout Australia.

Based full-time at our North Lakes office in Brisbane, you will work closely with the Managing Director, project delivery teams, clients and key stakeholders to ensure engineering and design activities support successful commercial and operational project outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction and operational performance of MILSPEC's Design and Engineering function.

You will provide technical leadership across the business, oversee internal and external engineering resources, and ensure design and engineering activities are delivered efficiently, commercially and in accordance with relevant industry standards and project requirements.

This role requires a leader who can balance technical expertise with commercial awareness, business development and operational delivery.

Key responsibilities include:





- Providing strategic leadership and oversight of MILSPEC's Design and Engineering function across transmission, distribution, substations and electrical infrastructure projects.

- Developing and implementing engineering strategies, systems, processes and capabilities to support business growth.

- Leading and managing engineering and design personnel, consultants and external design partners.

- Overseeing engineering and design activities from concept and tender development through to detailed design, construction support, commissioning and project completion.

- Ensuring engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements, relevant Australian Standards, legislation, client specifications and project objectives.

- Providing technical direction and engineering oversight across multiple concurrent projects.

- Establishing effective design management, review, verification and approval processes.

- Managing engineering resources, budgets, programs and departmental performance.

- Identifying opportunities to improve design efficiency, constructability, project outcomes and commercial performance.

- Working closely with Project Managers and construction teams to ensure effective integration between design, engineering and project delivery.

- Providing technical input into tender submissions, methodologies, project estimates and commercial proposals.

- Supporting business development activities, client engagement and the identification of new project opportunities.

- Building and maintaining strong relationships with utility providers, clients, consultants, subcontractors and other key industry stakeholders.

- Identifying and managing technical, engineering and design-related risks.

📌 General Manager – Design (North Lakes)
🏢 MILSPEC ENERGY SOLUTIONS
📍 North Lakes