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General Manager - Engineering


Company : Global Skills Network


Location : Perth, Australia


Created : 2025-07-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

General Manager Engineering | $150k+ plus Super & VehicleMalaga, WAStructural steel | Local + offshore delivery | Big potentialAbout the OpportunityThis role puts you at the helm of a national structural steel business with a strong foundation, with plenty of opportunity ahead. It''s part of a successful group of construction and engineering companies, with support around you at executive level, and great people underneath. What''s missing is a leader who can connect the dots and get the business firing on all cylinders. Theres a full team of backup across finance, safety, operations, and strategy, you wont be doing it alone. This role suits someone who can operate at both levels, tackling whats in front of them, while building a more scalable and structured business behind the scenes.What Youll Be DoingRunning a Perth-based fabrication workshop to deliver consistent, quality outcomesManaging offshore supply chains (Thailand) and ensuring QA and delivery hit the markOverseeing steel delivery and installation projects nationally, especially across the east coastLifting team maturity and reducing the need for constant hand-holdingReworking planning, scheduling, and logistics to reduce inefficienciesUsing group systems and processes to improve reporting, safety, and communicationDriving innovation in workflows, plant utilisation and delivery modelsRepresenting the business in tenders, walk-throughs, methodology sessions and key client meetingsWhat Were Looking ForProven leadership in structural steel, fabrication or national project deliveryStrong commercial focus; can manage margin, cost control, and forecastingExperienced in both local and offshore logistics and supply chainsCapable of managing and mentoring team leads while holding people to accountComfortable in the weeds when needed; this is not a desk-only roleAble to work within a broader group structure while owning the success of your divisionClear communicator who stays calm under pressureBonus: Forklift/Dogging/Rigging/Crane tickets. Experience mentoring apprentices. Happy to jump in when needed.Why This Role MattersThe bones of the business are solid: experienced crew, decent workflow, strong group backing. But its not yet performing at the level it could. There are inefficiencies to fix, standards to raise, and wins to claim. This role isnt about cruising, its about course-correcting. With the right person steering, theres significant upside for the team, the business, and your career.What Youll Get$150,000+ plus Super, Vehicle and opportunity to join the ownership group.A respected seat at the leadership table with real decision-making powerBackup from a full group team across ops, safety, finance and peopleThe chance to lead change and build something youre proud ofTo Be ConsideredBased in WA or willing to relocate (with assistance)Full Australian working rightsCan pass a pre-employment medicalWilling to be based in Malaga and travel internationally and interstate as requiredUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as an Engineering General Manager? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? Are you willing to relocate for this role?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr