Software Engineering Manager

Lead the team. Shape the technology. Drive the future.

Buildsafe has spent the past 25 years building one of Australias most respected providers of height safety scaffolding and construction technology solutions.

Today were a national business with operations across Australia and were investing heavily in the next chapter of our technology journey.

From modernising our core business systems to expanding our innovative BuildCam platform and embedding AI into the way we build software were creating technology that has a real impact on our people our customers and the construction industry.

Were looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager who wants to lead that journey.

This isnt a role where success is measured by how much code you write.

Its about building a high-performing engineering team creating an environment where great engineers thrive and delivering technology that moves the business forward.

About the Opportunity

Youll lead our software engineering function working closely with our Executive team to shape technology strategy while mentoring and developing a talented group of developers.

In your first three months youll spend time understanding our platforms building relationships with the team assessing delivery processes and establishing engineering priorities before driving longer-term improvements.

Youll lead engineering across multiple business-critical platforms supporting a national operation including our proprietary BuildCam platform internal operational systems and AI initiatives that support thousands of active construction sites every day.

Youll help modernise existing platforms guide architectural decisions introduce AI-assisted development practices and ensure our team delivers high-quality software that supports a rapidly growing national business.

You understand that software exists to solve business problems. Working closely with business leaders youll translate ideas into practical technology solutions that improve operations support our customers and create measurable business value.

If you enjoy helping developers do their best work improving delivery removing roadblocks and creating an engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Be Doing

Youll:

• Lead coach and develop our software engineering team.
• Set clear priorities and manage delivery across multiple projects.
• Partner with business leaders to translate ideas into practical technology solutions.
• Champion modern software development practices and AI-assisted engineering.
• Guide technical decisions without becoming the teams primary coder.
• Support the continued evolution of our BuildCam platform and internal business systems.
• Drive continuous improvement across software delivery quality and engineering capability.
• Help shape Buildsafes long-term technology roadmap.

About You

Youre an experienced engineering leader who enjoys enabling others to succeed.

You understand that software exists to solve business problems and that building a great engineering team delivers far greater value than personally writing the most code.

Youll bring:

• Experience leading software development or software engineering teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical commercial approach to technology.
• Experience delivering software in Agile environments.
• A passion for mentoring developers and building capability.
• Curiosity around emerging technologies particularly AI-assisted development.
• The ability to balance innovation with delivering reliable business outcomes.

Our Technology

Were continually evolving our technology landscape as the business grows.

Our environment includes technologies such as:

• React
• TypeScript
• PHP
• REST APIs
• SQL
• Azure
• Git
• AI-assisted development tools

Youll also help us modernise and evolve existing business-critical platforms while identifying new technologies that improve productivity and create competitive advantage.

Why Buildsafe

This is an opportunity to join a business where technology has a genuine seat at the table.

As we celebrate our 25th year were investing in the futurenot just maintaining what already exists.

Youll have the opportunity to:

• Lead a growing software engineering function.
• Influence technology strategy across a national business.
• Help shape the future of our innovative BuildCam platform.
• Drive AI adoption and modern engineering practices.
• Work directly with Executive Leadership.
• Build and develop a high-performing technical team.
• Make decisions that have a visible impact across the organisation.

Youll also enjoy:

• Permanent full-time position based at our Arundel Head Office.
• Stable MondayFriday role.
• Modern office environment.
• Genuine autonomy and influence.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Monthly team lunches and social events.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport memberships.
• Free onsite parking.
• A collaborative culture where ideas are valued.

Ready to help build whats next

If youre looking for an opportunity to lead people shape technology and leave a lasting impact on a growing Australian business wed love to hear from you.

Required Experience:

Manager