General manager utilities - randstad (sydney)

This client is the leading provider of integrated geospatial, utilities, and asset maintenance solutions. With over 20 years of market excellence, they have built an enviable reputation for delivering high‐quality, multi‐disciplinary services across the construction, utilities, and essential services sectors through an exceptional in‐house team. They are positioned as a modern, progressive business with a strong focus on its people, client relationships, and sustainable, long‐term growth.

As they enter an exciting new phase of expansion, we are seeking a commercially driven and highly experienced General Manager to take full accountability for the utilities side of the business. Working in close partnership with the Managing Director/CEO, you will own business performance, financial outcomes, and operational delivery across key utilities divisions, including utility locating and mapping, utility investigations, maintenance and non‐destructive testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Financial Leadership: take full ownership of P&L, budgets and financial performance for the utilities streams; manage pipeline, utilisation and profitability; ensure major utility projects are tracked accurately and delivered in line with expected margins.
• Business Growth Strategy: translate strategic direction into executable outcomes, identify and capitalize on market opportunities; manage tenders and prepare fee proposals, lead estimates for NDD works.
• Operations Delivery: ensure seamless, high‐quality delivery across all utility service lines; align resources, vehicles and equipment with client demand; oversee the successful execution of complex, multi‐disciplinary utility projects.
• Leadership Mentoring: lead, mentor and develop technical network leaders; build capability in business development, client engagement and cross‐functional collaboration; maintain an 85% team retention rate and foster an inspiring environment.
• Governance & Risk: provide oversight of WHS, quality and environmental compliance frameworks; actively identify and manage commercial risks; ensure all safety processes are rigorously followed on high‐risk sites.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years senior leadership experience within the utilities, civil construction, NDD or related infrastructure sectors.
• Minimum Diploma‐level qualifications in Civil Construction, Project Management or a similar field.
• Commercial acumen: demonstrated success with full P&L ownership, managing multiple business units and balancing strategic goals with day‐to‐day operational delivery.
• Client stakeholder engagement: proven experience working collaboratively with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors and major utility providers.
• Technical familiarity: prior experience or robust familiarity with asset locating, utility mapping, NDD techniques or CCTV services is highly advantageous.
• Leadership presence: strong team leadership skills with the ability to manage complex situations with sensitivity and drive continuous improvement.

Remuneration

A competitive executive package will be curated to secure the right individual for this critical appointment.

Our Client

The company offers a highly stable environment with excellent staff retention and a diverse, integrated service offering, providing a platform for you to leave a lasting legacy.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.