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Business Development Manager - Infrastructure & Tunnelling

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Infrastructure & Tunnelling
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
Specialisation:
Reference: 1013297
Contact Name: Krystle Parker
Contact Email: krystlep@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: January 27, 2026 16:30

Job Description

A technically led Business Development role working on national infrastructure and tunnelling projects, backed by a global team.

  • Work on major infrastructure and tunnelling projects nationally

  • Autonomy to run opportunities end-to-end

  • Be backed by a global delivery and engineering team

About the Company

PBE Rutherford is part of the global PBE Group, a specialist manufacturer and systems integrator delivering engineered electrical power, communications and safety solutions for complex mining, tunnelling and infrastructure projects. The business supports critical infrastructure through a combination of in-house manufactured products, third-party technologies and deep technical expertise across high-risk operating environments.
  
From its Rutherford base, PBE supports projects nationally across Australia, working closely with a global Infrastructure team spanning Australia, Singapore and the UK. The Infrastructure division is a strategic growth area for the business, focused on delivering technically robust and commercially viable solutions for major infrastructure programs.
  
About the Role

As part of the Infrastructure division, the Business Development Manager is responsible for driving national growth across Australia, with a clear focus on infrastructure and tunnelling projects, including battery energy storage and renewable energy zone programs. The position offers a high level of autonomy, ownership and accountability.
  
Working closely with the Infrastructure Operations Manager and the broader global Infrastructure team, you will shape opportunities from early engagement through estimating, tendering and award. This role suits someone comfortable operating independently, building trusted relationships and contributing to the long-term growth of PBE Rutherford’s infrastructure and tunnelling capability.
  
Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop infrastructure and tunnelling opportunities nationally

  • Track upcoming projects and tenders and support early concept development

  • Prepare estimates, pricing and tender submissions

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and partners

  • Provide technical input and on-site advice where required

  • Support sustainable revenue growth aligned to national and global strategy

Skills and Experience

  • An electrical trade qualification or electrical engineering background is mandatory

  • Direct experience across infrastructure, tunnelling, mining or heavy industrial projects is essential

  • Hands-on experience with high voltage cabling, switchgear and electrical systems

  • Strong capability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and provide practical, site-based technical advice

  • Proven business development, estimating and tendering capability

  • Established relationships within the Australian infrastructure and contracting market

  • Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with operational and global teams

Why This Opportunity

  • Nationally focused role within a growing Infrastructure division

  • Part of a global Infrastructure team with international collaboration

  • Competitive package including salary, car allowance and annual bonus eligibility

  • Strong technical focus working on complex, high-value infrastructure projects

  • Opportunity to shape and grow a key area of the business over the long term

How to Apply

To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Krystle Parker on krystlep@peoplefusion.com.au or call on 02 4927 2007 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV.

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