Escape the Melbourne Hustle—Embrace Sunshine and Opportunities in Queensland’s Booming Construction Industry

Arrow Executive Sales is proud to partner with Langs Building Supplies, a cornerstone of Queensland’s building industry for over 45 years. As Queensland’s construction sector experiences unprecedented growth, Langs is seeking an exceptional leader to fill the executive-level position of Design Hub Manager. This pivotal role will be central to ensuring project success while maintaining Langs’ long standing reputation for excellence.

About Langs Building Supplies

Langs is renowned for providing whole-of-house building materials—from timber and steel trusses to windows, doors and hardware. The Design Hub, based in Yatala, is the operational heart of the business. This team is the driving force behind estimating, detailing and production scheduling, guaranteeing seamless project execution for builders across Queensland and beyond.

Your Future Team

This is a career-defining opportunity to influence Langs’ ongoing success and impact the organisation’s operations at every level. Reporting directly to the Chief Manufacturing Officer, the Design Hub Manager will lead a diverse and talented team. This includes five direct managers who oversee teams of estimators, detailers and clerical staff across two Queensland locations and an offshore operation. Your mission is to drive operational excellence, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure that all team outputs meet Langs’ exacting standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide visionary leadership to the Design Hub, inspiring managers and their teams to excel in all aspects of estimating, detailing and scheduling.
• Streamline workflows and processes, leveraging innovative tools to enhance productivity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure seamless integration of design, production and delivery.
• Build a positive, high-performance culture that encourages collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain oversight of operations during high-pressure periods, ensuring deadlines are consistently met without compromising quality.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven Leadership Excellence: Extensive experience managing large teams and complex operations, fostering a positive culture across both local and offshore teams.
• Technical Expertise: 10+ years in manufacturing or construction, ideally with a background in frame and truss estimating.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: A tech-savvy mindset with experience in process optimisation tools, including industry-specific software such as Mitek and FrameCad.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to unite diverse teams and ensure alignment with broader organisational goals.
• Resilience and Organisation: Capable of managing competing priorities during peak workloads, maintaining a calm and organised approach.

Why Relocate to Queensland and Join Langs?

• Enjoy the relaxed Queensland lifestyle, with everything from beautiful beaches to scenic hinterlands right at your doorstep.
• Trade Melbourne's challenging market for one that's experiencing rapid growth and filled with exciting opportunities.
• Play a pivotal role in driving the success of a key operation within one of Australia’s most dynamic industries.
• Receive a generous salary package that truly reflects your leadership and expertise.
• Take advantage of continuous professional development and career progression as Langs expands.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to leave Melbourne behind and make the move to Queensland, we want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role that will have a major impact across Langs and the Queensland construction industry.

Click APPLY to submit your resume and a one-page pitch letter detailing why you’re the perfect fit. For a direct chat, email recruitment@arrowexec.com.au or call the Talent Acquisition team on 1300 903 527.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. In line with Langs Building Supplies’ OH&S policy, all successful applicants will need to pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test.