Civil Maintenance Manager | Water Networks

THE ROLE 

Gold Coast Infrastructure Solutions (GCIS) – a joint venture between Downer and Ventia – delivers essential water and wastewater services to the City of Gold Coast. As part of our long-term contract, we are seeking an experienced Civil Maintenance Manager to lead our Planned and Reactive Civil Maintenance team based at our Arundel office.

Reporting to the Networks Delivery Manager, this role is pivotal in overseeing end-to-end delivery of civil maintenance activities. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and community outcomes, you will drive process improvements, manage budgets and claims, and ensure service standards are met across the network.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of Supervisors, Engineers, and field staff delivering maintenance works.
• Oversee work order management, resource planning, and monthly claims.
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with contract standards.
• Drive workflow and process improvements across civil maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support cost control, reporting, and safety outcomes.

ABOUT YOU 

You are a confident leader with a background in water or civil infrastructure maintenance and proven commercial acumen.

• Experience managing civil maintenance or utility network teams.
• Strong skills in work order and subcontractor management.
• Sound understanding of budgeting, cost analysis, and claims.
• Proven ability to optimise workflows and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and safety-focused approach to leadership.

OUR OFFER 

• A generous salary package and all the necessary tools to perform your job well are on offer.
• Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams.
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
• Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard.
• We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors.

ABOUT US (E&U)

Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

We are an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Apply now and renew your career with Downer. We look forward to hearing from you! 

For more information, please get in touch with Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at ryan.delon@downergroup.com.

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