Job Description

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

BESIX Watpac is seeking an experienced Services Manager to join our Qld Construction team on the expansion of a major correctional facility in Wacol. Working as part of a large collaborative project team, the key responsibilities of this position include:

• Manage the design of Building Services documentation packages across the project, including Mechanical, Electrical, Security & ICT as well as Hydraulic.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure that the developing documentation meets the required specification, cost budgets and programme for construction works.
• Together with the project team, identify applicable cost savings and assist with product selection and problem solving to achieve best value for money.
• Progressively monitor the production of workshop drawings and as built documents.
• Monitor progress and quality of the works, installation and commissioning on the project.
• Participate in the final handover of the building including submission of final documentation, as built documents, authority approvals, warranties, training and guarantees.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Qualifications in a relevant Engineering or trade discipline (electrical engineering or trade preferred)
• Demonstrated experience working on large-scale projects, managing complex building services packages and integrated systems e.g. mechanical, electrical communication/ICT/BMS and hydraulic.
• Sound understanding and application of statutory legislation and the relevant services Australian Standards.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills through development of effective relationships with team members, consultants and subcontractors.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Instant access to Perkbox, giving you a wide variety of perks and benefits, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.