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.

• 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.
• Develop and manage facility budgets for all leased and owned properties, applying cost-control measures while supporting business unit requirements.
• 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.