General Manager

Job description

ROUSSOS Recruitment is proud to be partnering with United Group Australia, one of Adelaide’s leading and most trusted subcontractors, to appoint a General Manager, Precast, taking full responsibility for the Group’s longest serving business, United Precast.

For experienced precast or operations leaders based in Melbourne, this is a unique chance to make a career-defining move to Adelaide, a city consistently ranked among the world’s most liveable. Backed by major infrastructure investment and a 10+ year pipeline of civil and commercial projects, South Australia’s construction market is entering an exciting phase of growth. Adelaide offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal. You will enjoy a lower cost of living, shorter commutes, and the chance to make a long-term, tangible impact in a growing market.

At United Precast, it’s not just about concrete, it is about building the future of South Australia. With decades of industry experience, a reputation for technical excellence, and a culture built on integrity and performance, United Precast is well positioned for its next phase of growth. As the business enters an exciting new chapter, this key leadership role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact across the full precast lifecycle, from estimating and manufacturing to transport and installation.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership position with full operational oversight and genuine influence. Reporting directly to the CEO and part of the Leadership Team, you will lead a team of experienced senior managers across estimating and operations, driving strategic outcomes and enhancing performance across the entire business.

Your focus will be on delivering results through efficient, safe, and high-quality operations, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. With end-to-end responsibility across estimating, manufacturing, transport, and installation, this role offers a platform to implement your vision and leadership style in an organisation that values relationships, innovation, quality, and sustained success.

Key Responsibilities

As General Manager, Precast, you will :

• Provide strategic direction and set operational goals aligned with Group priorities
• Oversee all stages of precast sales, project management, production, transport, and installation to ensure timely and compliant delivery
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing cross-functional teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, maintain high safety standards, and ensure process optimisation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Lead commercial negotiations with third parties
• Take ownership of financial performance and reporting, including budgeting and KPI monitoring

What Sets this Role Apart

This is a leadership role with genuine scope to make impactful decisions and lead meaningful change. United Precast has a long-standing reputation and an exciting future, backed by an executive team committed to sustainable growth and innovation. You will be part of a values-driven culture that places equal importance on people and performance, where your leadership will be recognised and your impact felt.

For those relocating from Melbourne, this role offers the opportunity to join Adelaide’s booming civil construction market, where demand for high-quality precast solutions continues to rise. Combine this with a competitive market salary package and the benefits of Adelaide’s enviable lifestyle, and you have an opportunity that delivers both professional growth and personal balance.

If you are a strategic operational leader with deep construction or precast knowledge and the drive to deliver results, this could be the career-defining move you have been waiting for.

To apply or discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Anna Roussos or Erin Stamelos at ROUSSOS Recruitment on (