Position Description

Role: Area Manager – Mining & Civil

Location: Bowen Basin (preferred), with flexibility for Central/North QLD or Brisbane-based candidates

Reporting to: Director and Operations Manager

Package: $240,000–$260,000 + Super + Vehicle (flexible for the right candidate)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

This well-established civil and mining contractor has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across regional Queensland. With a robust pipeline of work, a modern plant fleet, and a commitment to safety and performance, the business is entering a growth phase and is seeking to expand its senior leadership capability.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and respected contractor at a senior level, with genuine influence over project outcomes, client relationships, and regional strategy.

Role Overview

As Area Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of mining and civil infrastructure projects across the Bowen Basin and surrounding regions. You will provide leadership to Project Managers and delivery teams, maintain strong client relationships, and play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities.

This is a senior operational role with strategic importance, offering the autonomy to shape project delivery while contributing directly to business development in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 2–3 Project Managers across concurrent civil and mining projects.
• Act as the primary client contact in the region, representing the business professionally and building long-term relationships.
• Secure repeat and new business through proactive engagement, tender input, and relationship management.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure safety, quality, cost, and program performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams across estimating, contracts, and plant to resource and mobilise works effectively.
• Provide commercial oversight including variations, forecasting, and margin protection.
• Mentor and support project teams to foster capability and culture.
• Contribute to regional strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a commercially minded construction professional with a strong track record in delivering mining infrastructure or civil works under head contract arrangements. You’re just as comfortable walking a site as you are engaging with senior stakeholders. You understand the dynamics of regional delivery, and thrive on leading teams, securing work, and making things happen.

Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in civil contracting or mining infrastructure.
• Proven success in delivering and/or managing projects across mining, infrastructure, or bulk earthworks.
• Strong client-facing skills with an ability to win work and foster repeat business.
• Solid understanding of project financials and contract administration.
• Engineering, Construction Management or related qualifications (preferred but not essential).
• Ideal candidate would be from Central or Northern QLD. Candidates from Brisbane will also be considered with appropriate travel flexibility.

What’s on Offer

• Senior role with strategic input and autonomy.
• Competitive executive-level package with flexibility on location.
• Opportunity to shape a growing business regionally.
• Supportive leadership team and flat reporting structure.
• Career progression into regional or executive leadership.

How to apply

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please reach out directly to Lewis Houghton

[email protected]

0457 765 568