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Lead our restaurant builds, fit-outs and refurbishments from concept to grand opening
At El Jannah, we're not just serving legendary charcoal chicken. We're building spaces where our teams grow, our guests connect, and our brand comes to life. With deep family roots and a cult following, we're growing fast and we need a Head of Construction to keep that momentum going.
About the role
As Head of Construction, you'll lead the planning, design and delivery of all new El Jannah restaurants, upgrades and refurbishments across both corporate and franchise sites. From greenfield developments to rebranding projects, you'll ensure every build is on time, on budget, and up to spec, so our teams can focus on delivering outstanding guest experiences from day one.
You'll work closely with our Head of Property, Construction Team, franchise partners, contractors and consultants to manage the entire program from feasibility through to handover. This role is hands-on, strategic and collaborative, with plenty of variety and impact.
What you'll do
Lead end-to-end restaurant construction projects, meeting timelines, budgets and brand standards
Oversee architects, engineers, contractors and certifiers
Manage construction pipelines, schedules, risks and updates to senior leadership
Drive cost planning, tendering, procurement and contract negotiations
Ensure compliance with WHS, NCC/BCA and all relevant codes and standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Manage post-completion, warranty issues and seamless handovers to operations
What we're looking for
Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering or similar
Minimum 7 years' experience in a senior construction leadership role, ideally in QSR, retail or hospitality
Proven track record delivering multi-site build programs
Strong commercial acumen in contracts, procurement and budgeting
Hands-on leadership style with excellent stakeholder management skills
WHS certification and strong regulatory knowledge
Welcoming – Guests and people first
Authenticity – Quality, generosity and flavour in everything we do
Fun-loving – A place people love to be
True teamwork – We're better together
You'll be part of a brand that's expanding quickly, where your work will shape our growth and guest experience.
Ready to build the future with us?
Apply now and let's create something legendary.
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