General Manager – Insurance Building

We are seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead and grow a high-performing business unit within the insurance building sector.

This is a senior leadership opportunity responsible for business growth, operational performance, financial outcomes, and team development. You will play a critical role in driving strategic direction, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
 
As General Manager, you will be accountable for the overall success of the business unit, including:

• Leading, inspiring and developing a multi-disciplinary team of Estimators, Supervisors and Administrators
• Driving revenue growth, profitability and operational efficiency
• Overseeing financial performance including P&L, cash flow and forecasting
• Ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and strong margin control
• Reviewing WIP, claims progress and resource allocation
• Building and maintaining strong client and industry relationships
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and best-practice systems
• Leading business development initiatives and expanding work streams
• Maintaining high standards across safety, compliance and quality

This role requires a hands-on leader who leads from the front, builds high-performance teams and consistently delivers results.
 
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership capability with experience managing operational teams
• Proven background within the insurance building industry (essential)
• Sound commercial acumen and financial management experience
• Ability to drive business growth and diversify revenue streams
• High energy, resilience and a results-oriented mindset
• Exceptional stakeholder and relationship-building skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Solid understanding of WHS legislation and compliance requirements
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office systems
• Current driver’s licence

We are looking for a leader who brings:

• High drive and energy
• Integrity and strong ethical standards
• Strategic thinking capability
• Commercial and business acumen
• Ability to manage conflict and make sound decisions
• A commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Strong team-building and people development skills

Why Apply?

• Commercial Influence – Play a key role in financial performance, forecasting, margin control and operational efficiency.
• Industry Presence – Represent the business at key industry events and strengthen strategic partnerships.
• Long-Term Career Pathway – Genuine opportunity to progress into broader executive leadership over time.
• Competitive Executive Package – Attractive base salary with performance incentives aligned to business growth.

If you are an experienced insurance building leader ready to take full ownership of a business unit and drive sustainable growth, we would love to hear from you.
 
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