General Manager - QLD

General Manager – Queensland

 Lead Bielby’s Queensland Business Unit through its next stage of growth, with end-to-end accountability for business planning, work-winning, operational delivery, commercial performance, people leadership and strategic execution.

• Executive leadership role with full accountability for the Queensland Business Unit’s strategy, budget, delivery performance and growth.
• Lead a successful Australian-owned civil infrastructure contractor with a strong culture, direct owner involvement and clear growth ambitions.
• Make meaningful decisions within a clear governance framework, supported by an integrated operating model and enterprise-wide functional capability.

About Bielby

Bielby is a proudly Australian-owned civil infrastructure contractor with more than 40 years’ proven delivery experience across roads and bridges, rail, renewables, resources, defence and airfields, water storage, ports and marine infrastructure. With direct owner involvement, a flat management structure and a practical, no-nonsense approach to delivery, Bielby provides senior leaders with the opportunity to influence strategy, make accountable decisions and contribute directly to the company’s next stage of growth and diversification.

The Bielby Way is central to how we work. It shapes our approach to delivery, our relationships with clients and partners, our interactions with each other and the impact we have on the communities in which we operate. Our 2026 engagement survey result of 85% reflects a strong and connected culture built on trust, accountability and care for our people.

Our values are Straight Up, Responsive, Collaboration, People Matter and Delivery.

General Manager – Queensland

This opportunity reflects Bielby’s continued growth in Queensland and the importance of strong, accountable business unit leadership as we build on our established transport capability and expand our project footprint across the state. Reporting to the Managing Director and working as part of Bielby’s senior leadership team, the General Manager – Queensland will translate Bielby’s Strategic Plan, Operating Model and Queensland Business Unit plan into clear regional priorities, disciplined work-winning, safe and profitable delivery, and sustainable business performance.

• Lead the Queensland Business Unit with end-to-end accountability for business planning, budget performance, work-winning, delivery, commercial outcomes and strategic execution.
• Translate Bielby’s Strategic Plan, Operating Model and Queensland Business Plan into action.
• Own business unit performance against agreed revenue, margin, cash, overhead, secured work, pipeline and delivery targets.
• Drive disciplined market engagement, client relationships, opportunity selection, bid strategy and tender conversion across target Queensland sectors.
• Oversee safe, profitable and high-quality project delivery from award to close-out, ensuring risks, issues and opportunities are visible and actively managed.
• Lead, develop and hold accountable the Queensland leadership team, building capability, succession depth and a high-performance culture aligned to the Bielby Way.
• Work collaboratively with Group functions and shared services to support enterprise-wide decision-making, governance, systems adoption and continuous improvement.
• Champion safety, environmental responsibility, quality assurance and compliance with Bielby Management System requirements across all Queensland operations.

For a confidential conversation about this role or if you would like to learn some further information, please contact Dave on 0406 509 767 or dtyrrell@bielby.com.au

At Bielby, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. One of our core values is People Matter; We believe that exceptional people, when empowered and respected, can achieve outstanding results. Join us and be a highly valued part of our team!

• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.