Opportunities in Geelong, Australia

About the company

BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company, backed by a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $7B work in hand and is operating in 25 countries, employing 11,000 people globally. The world’s tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world.

Full job description

BESIX Watpac are seeking an experienced Services Manager to manage the design, coordination, installation and commissioning of building services on a large scale project in Victoria.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Proactively drive company safety policies, practices and procedures in compliance with OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times.
• Manage the design of Building Services documentation packages across the project, including Mechanical, Electrical, Security, ICT and Hydraulic.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure that the developing documentation meets the required specification, cost budgets and programme for construction works.
• Oversee coordination and review all documentation for adequacy of design input.
• Participate in the selection of subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and quality of services installation and commissioning, and participate in the final handover of the project.

Qualifications and requirements

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical or hydraulic services) together with solid industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience working on large-scale projects, managing complex building services packages (mechanical, electrical, communication/ICT/BMS and hydraulic).
• Experience managing complex integrated systems.
• Experience with the installation, maintenance and testing of essential and advanced building services, including Mechanical, Electrical, Security & ICT as well as Hydraulic.
• Sound understanding and application of statutory legislation including knowledge of the OHS Act, Building Code of Australia and the relevant services Australian Standards.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through development of effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical or hydraulic services) together with solid industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience working on large-scale projects, managing complex building services packages (mechanical, electrical, communication/ICT/BMS and hydraulic).
• Experience managing complex integrated systems.
• Experience with the installation, maintenance and testing of essential and advanced building services, including Mechanical, Electrical, Security & ICT as well as Hydraulic.
• Sound understanding and application of statutory legislation including knowledge of the OHS Act, Building Code of Australia and the relevant services Australian Standards.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through development of effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company, backed by a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $7B work in hand and is operating in 25 countries, employing 11,000 people globally. The world’s tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world.