SVR Construction Recruitment has been engaged to source an accomplished General Manager/Head of Residential Construction to join a rapidly expanding, ASX-listed residential developer and builder delivering premium lifestyle communities across Australia.
You will take ownership of end-to-end residential construction operations across multiple sites and regions. This is a pivotal leadership appointment, reporting directly to the CEO and playing a key role in shaping construction strategy during a major national expansion phase.
The Opportunity
This role leads large-scale, high-volume residential construction projects, ensuring homes are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, on budget, and to a consistently high standard. You will oversee multi-state construction teams across, driving performance, systems, and scalable processes to support sustained growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage residential construction operations across multiple active sites and regions
* Provide strategic and operational leadership to senior construction teams
* Drive construction programs, build time efficiencies, and productivity outcomes
* Ensure strong cost control, margin performance, and subcontractor delivery
* Embed best-practice WHS, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks
* Optimise systems and processes to support volume growth and consistency
* Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
* Contribute to executive decision-making and long-term business planning
About You
* Extensive leadership experience in volume residential construction, experience in lifestyle communities would be highly regarded.
* Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects and large teams
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to improve margins and performance
* Deep understanding of construction programming, cost control, and delivery models
* Thorough knowledge of Australian building codes, compliance, and WHS
* Highly developed people leadership and communication skills
* Relevant construction qualifications (building or construction management preferred)
What’s On Offer
* Senior executive role with direct CEO reporting line
* Opportunity to lead a national residential construction portfolio
* Long-term career opportunity within a fast-growing, ASX-listed organisation
* Competitive executive salary package
* Vehicle or vehicle allowance plus additional benefits
* Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
Why This Role
Our client is recognised for delivering high-quality residential communities at scale, supported by efficient build programs and strong operational capability. With multiple sites currently under construction and further projects commencing in 2026, this role offers genuine influence and long-term career progression for a senior construction leader.
If you would like further information or a confidential discussion, please call Natalie Gearing on 0412 816 *** or email: ********@svrconstructionrecruitment.com.au