UTILITIES AND PRECINCT OPERATIONS MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Our client seeks to appoint a suitable qualified and experienced Utilities and Precinct Manager  for their growing high-quality mixed-use urban site. This is a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the world-class infrastructure and public environment of the precinct. This is a high-impact largely technically focused position ideal for a hands-on infrastructure professional who enjoys both operational delivery and supporting new development growth. The position will be responsible for the overall performance, maintenance, and future-proofing of essential utilities and public realm assets that directly impact the daily experience of residents, businesses, and visitors.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Oversee the operations, maintenance, and performance of key precinct infrastructure, including water, boreholes, sewer, stormwater, roads, electrical, fibre networks and telecommunication manholes, precinct and development metering, public environment, open spaces and trails Manage utility connections for all new developments - applications and physical connections and handover Responsible for approving all construction activities within the precinct (via Contractor's Protocol) ensuring co-ordination of activities, ensuring protection of all existing services and infrastructure Serve as the primary technical liaison with developers and contractors regarding connections Oversee the maintenance of the public environment, including open spaces, landscaping, sidewalks, roads, cleaning services, security and surveillance systems Lead and manage the Operations and Maintenance team, as well as service contractors and ensuring adherence to SLA's Develop and implement proactive asset management, maintenance and renewal programmes Manage budgets, performance reporting, and stakeholder coordination across the three reporting entities of the Management Associations Essentials: A qualified Built Environment professional (Degree or Diploma in civil or electrical, engineering, quantity surveying, property \/ facilities management or similar) Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in utility management, civil infrastructure design and \/ or construction, infrastructure maintenance, or large-scale precinct \/estate management A hands-on approach with emphasis on working on-site Ability to execute, be proactive and able to take initiative Financial and budgeting capabilities Strong technical knowledge of civil and electrical infrastructure Proven experience in land development processes Demonstrated success leading technical operations and maintenance teams Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage diverse team(s) and contractors \/ suppliers Valid driver's license and ability to be based on site Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 14 days then please consider your application as unsuccessful.