Job description Lead full consultancy delivery of complex, high-profile construction and infrastructure upgrades: - EWP, PDS, NPS CFI ($2M-$200M+) for defence bases, as well as Defence-Adjacent Projects within the Henderson Precinct, from kick-off meetings, design briefs and internal design meetings to project delivery and commissioning (ensuring HOTO compliance is met).
The Role We are partnering with a national consultancy to find a State Lead – Defence Bases to lead teams delivering full lifecycle Base Services projects from $2M to over $200M, while setting strategic direction and ensuring all works align with contractual obligations and defence/federal government (HOTO) standards.
Key Responsibilities: Drive business growth through monitoring Tenders (including AusTender) and leading Tender response.
Working in conjunction with other consultancies, where EWP partnerships have been agreed.
Lead kick-off meetings and design briefs.
Lead in-house Design teams to ensure the best solution to meet client needs.
Lead Project Managers, consultants, and multidisciplinary advisory/delivery teams.
Oversee project delivery, procurement, and alignment with corporate strategy.
Lead the engagement with teams delivering the commissioning of sites.
Ensuring the project meets HOTO criteria.
Build and maintain strong relationships with defence clients,



government bodies including Defence West, and senior stakeholders.
Mentor and develop consulting staff.
Act as the primary in-state point of contact for Defence client and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements: 10+ years' Defence Base sector experience in senior Project Management or Engineering consulting roles, with at least 5+ years leading Defence Base project delivery teams.
5+ years' experience delivering defence base upgrades, infrastructure projects, or high-profile federal maritime site projects.
Minimum of 5 years leading design teams from initial brief, throughout variations.
Ensuring all projects meet Estate HOTO policy.
Background in defence, government, infrastructure, or major capital projects, with an NV1 clearance.
Proven experience managing multiple teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.
Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical), Construction, or a related field, and/or formal PMP training.
For further information, please contact members of our Defence Built Setting team running this role on T: ************** or W: Stuart McKenzie, Sector Lead Andrea Cartagena, APAC Resourcer Deal with experienced professionals, AustCorp's Defence Built Environment team have over 100 years industry experience!

📌 State Lead - Defence Base Projects (Perth)
🏢 Austcorp
📍 Perth