Job Description

Brisbane Office | Gold Coast Projects

Great projects need great site leadership.

We’re looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our Queensland delivery team, helping
bring high-quality commercial fitout projects to life across the Gold Coast region.

You’ll lead the day-to-day execution of works on site, coordinating trades, materials and
sequencing to keep projects running safely, efficiently and in line with
programme

About the role:

You’ll maintain strong site discipline, ensure workmanship meets the highest standard, and create a well-run environment where trades can perform at their best.

The first project will involve delivering a rooftop bar build incorporating structural works, steel installation and crane management, requiring a Site Manager comfortable delivering both construction and fitout elements.

Based within our Brisbane team, this role will primarily deliver projects across the Gold
Coast, with occasional travel required for Brisbane projects when needed.

What Great Looks Like

• Sites are safe and organised withstrong daily discipline
• Trades are aligned on sequencing, standards and expectations.
• Work progresses to programme with minimal disruption or rework.
• Safety is prioritised and consistently upheld across the site
• Buildability or coordination issues are identified early and resolved quickly.
• Materials, deliveries and site logistics are planned effectively to keep work flowing.
• Buildability or coordination issues are identified early and resolved quickly.
• Workmanship and finishes are second to none, delivered exactly to plan.
• Site progress, risks and issues are reported clearly and escalated early.
• Clients and consultants experience a professional, well-run site

Who Thrives in This Role

You are someone who:

• Structured & Organised – Plans sequencing, logistics and site activity so work flows smoothly.
• Proactive Problem Solver – dentifies issues early and resolves them before they impact delivery.
• Clear Communicator – Provides clear direction to trades and keeps stakeholders informed.
• Quality & Safety Focused – Takes pride in workmanship and maintains strong safety standards.
• Calm Under Pressure – Maintains control of the site environment even when timelines tighten.

• Embodies The Unita Way – Naturally lives our values and ‘Built Better Together’ philosophy – takes responsibility, works with others, seeks better ways of doing things, and
  represents the business with integrity and pride.

Your experience:

• 5+ years experience managing commercial fitout projects
• Experience across workplace, retail, hospitality or health sectors
• A trade qualification in a relevant construction discipline
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, site logistics and sequencing
• Strong ability to read drawings and ensure high workmanship standards
• First Aid & CPR certification (Mandatory)
• White Card (Mandatory)
• Valid driver’s licence (Mandatory)

If you’re a Site Manager who takes pride in delivering high-quality projects and running a disciplined, well-organised site — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to our People & Culture team to learn more about the opportunity.

PS – we’re handling this one in-house, no recruitment agencies please.