OCU Group Plant & Equipment Manager

OCU Group Plant & Equipment Manager

OCU-ANZ Group – AEC Business
Location: Brisbane Head Office – Hamilton / Willawong Yard Employment Type: Full-Time

About OCU-ANZ

OCU-ANZ is a rapidly growing infrastructure and energy solutions group operating across Australia and New Zealand. Through our portfolio of businesses, including AEC, we deliver end-to-end capabilities across renewable energy, utilities, civil construction, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Our services include civil works, trenching, cable installation, electrical and mechanical installation, testing and commissioning (DC, LV & HV), operations support, and maintenance services. Headquartered in Brisbane, OCU-ANZ is scaling quickly through acquisition and organic growth, with a strong focus on integration, operational excellence, and safe delivery across all business units.

As plant and equipment operations continue to centralise across the group, this role will lead governance, standardisation, utilisation, and performance across multiple yards, fleets, and project interfaces nationally.

The Opportunity

OCU-ANZ is seeking an experienced Plant & Equipment Manager to oversee the management, optimisation, and governance of plant, fleet, and equipment assets across the group.

This role is responsible for ensuring all equipment is compliant, fit for purpose, and effectively utilised to support project delivery across multiple business units. Working closely with operations, HSE, finance, and senior leadership, you will drive consistency across plant systems, improve utilisation, and support strategic asset decisions. This is a key leadership role for someone who understands both the operational demands of construction and energy projects and the importance of disciplined fleet and asset management at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of plant, equipment, and fleet assets across OCU-ANZ
• Ensure all assets are maintained, compliant, and aligned with legislative and manufacturer requirements
• Oversee asset registers, utilisation reporting, and fleet performance across multiple sites
• Manage mobilisation and demobilisation of equipment across projects and yards
• Drive standardised systems, processes, and governance for plant management across the group
• Ensure WHS compliance, inspection regimes, and defect management processes are maintained
• Support incident investigations relating to plant and equipment
• Optimise utilisation, reduce downtime, and improve overall fleet efficiency
• Manage supplier relationships, hire agreements, and service contracts
• Support capital planning, replacement strategies, and cost control initiatives
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership

Skills & Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in plant, fleet, or equipment management in construction, infrastructure, or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management, maintenance systems, and compliance requirements
• Experience managing multi-site or large-scale equipment fleets
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Commercially aware with strong cost and utilisation focus
• Experience with asset management or ERP systems highly regarded
• Construction White Card and Open Driver’s Licence required
• Full Australian working rights

Why Join OCU-ANZ?

At OCU-ANZ, you’ll be part of a growing group delivering critical renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. We value safety, accountability, and operational excellence, and offer the opportunity to make a real impact across a rapidly scaling organisation.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.