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Site Manager

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lendlease logoLendlease · Adelaide, Australia
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
ComplianceLeadershipStakeholder Management
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With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it's important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions. We are seeking a Site Manager to join our SA Construction business and take a key leadership role. This is an opportunity for a seasoned delivery leader to drive construction excellence, uplift site performance, and build capability within a high‑performing team. Partnering closely with the Senior Site Manager and broader construction leadership, you'll set the tone for site culture, champion Zero Harm, and ensure our delivery frameworks are applied to the highest standard. You will lead a team of Supervisors and EHS, providing strong mentorship, technical direction, and decisive operational leadership. Key Duties and Responsibilities Monitor and inspect construction activities to ensure adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations. Management of site operations, including all internal staff and subcontractors Programme management, sequencing, and coordination to ensure timely project delivery Drive site safety, ensuring full compliance with WHS requirements Oversee QA & QC across all trades, ensuring high-end finishes and quality standards Lead daily site operations, meetings, and reporting Manage all on-site communication with clients, consultants, and subcontractor To Be Successful, You Will Need Demonstrated experience as a Site Manager delivering complex projects, within a Tier 1 Commercial Buildings Project or similar. Strong understanding of construction sequencing, trades coordination and program delivery. A leadership style that inspires, influences and builds capability. Excellent communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills. Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork and Lendlease values. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while balancing competing priorities across multiple projects. Benefits Of Working at Lendlease Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave). Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing. If you are interested, please submit your application via the link today, or reach out to me via email on Jeremy.Olaivar@lendlease.com At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender. Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.

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Health insuranceEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.


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