Facilities Management

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facility and Project Delivery Lead, a role that demands strong client focus, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality service both independently and within a collaborative team. You will manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and drive projects to successful completion with a performance and budget-driven mindset. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at delivering exceptional customer outcomes, then we would love to hear from you

This is a permanent role with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in the office), and you will be part of a collaborative, close-knit team.

Reporting to the Group Manager Property, you will have responsibility for facilities management outcomes for the Downer property portfolio and lead a team of facilities management specialists. This role is critical for driving value, cost-efficiency, fostering strong landlord relationships and executing property optimisation initiatives to align with, and support Downer’s strategic objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**:
- Implement the strategic management of a portfolio of properties to optimise the Group’s leasehold and freehold property requirements and unlock value.- Ensure compliance with facility obligations across Downer’s property portfolio, adhering to lease agreements, Zero Harm principles, and jurisdictional requirements.- Manage both insourced Facility Management contracts and direct-report facility operatives to deliver effective facilities and project management across leased and owned sites.-
- Lead the client-side delivery of capital works, fit-outs, maintenance, and site consolidation projects aligned with corporate objectives and lease obligations.- Prepare business cases and project documentation including budgets, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement plans to support project governance and approval.- Oversee tender processes and supplier management for key project requirements, ensuring high-quality outcomes and value for money.- Establish and maintain a panel of suppliers for key Project Management and Property related services.
- Manage the program of works including consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to achieve the agreed project deliverables including program, budget and quality.
- Manage the transition to new sites (hard and soft services eg electricity connection, HVAC balancing, fire extinguishers, test and tag, removalists etc) and the relocation of teams into workspaces.

**What You Will Bring**- Degree-qualified in a Project and/or Facility-related discipline, or with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing facilities and projects within a corporate real estate environment.- Poven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and successfully delivering diverse and competing tasks.- Client-side experience delivering office and/or warehouse fit-out projects.- Indirect or direct management of facility managers.- Good understanding of corporate property operations and associated cost drivers.- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite software, work management systems, and project management software.- Experience using software to create, manage, and close out work and purchase orders.

**Benefits of Working with Downer**:

- Work with an ASX listed company; working with market leaders.
- Location can be either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane based
- Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:

- Professional development programs
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:

- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
- A range of Corporate Benefits, including:

- Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)Salary sacrifice superannuation