Lead our respected engineering consultancy into its next chapter At Bligh Tanner, we’ve built our reputation by tackling interesting, complex engineering challenges and bringing together great people to deliver outstanding work. We’re now looking for an experienced General Manager to lead the business, build on its strengths and help shape its next phase of growth. This is a significant leadership opportunity for someone who understands engineering/professional services and knows how to bring together people, clients, commercial performance and strategy. You’ll have end-to-end accountability for the performance of the business, while also playing an important role within the wider Australian leadership teamBligh Tanner is part of the Tonkin + Taylor Group, which conducts business across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. What You’ll Be Doing This is a broad leadership role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll:
• Lead the overall commercial, operational and people performance of Bligh Tanner
• Shape and deliver the business strategy, aligned with the wider Australian and Group direction
• Take ownership of financial performance, including revenue, margin, EBITDA and cash performance
• Build strong relationships with key clients and identify opportunities for sustainable growth
• Strengthen Bligh Tanner’s position across priority sectors, services and markets
• Build a strong pipeline and support major pursuits and cross-business opportunities
• Develop leadership capability, succession and future workforce capability
• Create a high-performing, trusted and inclusive culture where people can do their best work
• Maintain oversight of operational, commercial and business risk




• Contribute to broader Australian strategy and investment decisions as part of the Australian Leadership Team What You’ll Bring We’re looking for an established business leader who can balance strategic thinking with the realities of running a successful project-based consultancy. Ideally, you’ll bring:
• Significant leadership experience within engineering/professional services
• Experience in a senior general management or executive leadership role
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated P&L; accountability
• A track record of developing and delivering business and growth strategies
• Strong understanding of project-based businesses, client relationship development, commercial performance and risk
• Credibility with senior clients and the ability to build long-term relationships
• Experience developing leaders, building capability and creating high-performing teams
• The judgement and confidence to make decisions while working collaboratively across a wider business
• A relevant engineering, science or related qualification, with a postgraduate business qualification considered advantageous Why Bligh Tanner? Bligh Tanner is a leading Australian engineering consultancy with more than 30 years of history and expertise across structural, façade, civil, environmental and water engineering. We’re proud of the depth of technical expertise within our business and the innovative and complex projects our people deliver. This role is an opportunity to lead that capability into its next chapter. You’ll have the autonomy and scope to shape the direction of Bligh Tanner, while also having the strength and chance that comes from being part of the wider Tonkin + Taylor Group. Most importantly, you’ll be leading a business built around talented people, strong client relationships and great engineering. If you’re an experienced engineering or professional services leader who enjoys building strong businesses, developing great people and creating lasting client relationships, we’d love to hear from you. For further information, please contact Tracey O'Brien
- TO'[email protected] or Ronny Bilkhu
- [email protected] (Please note that we are unable to accept applications via email. All applications need to be submitted through our online application process)

📌 General Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Tonkin + Taylor
📍 Brisbane