Design and Construction Manager in Brisbane

South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Are you a design and construction leader who wants to shape the next generation of retail and hospitality spaces? We’re looking for a Design & Construction Manager to lead the delivery of new stores, refurbishments and evolving store concepts across our network. While the role will predominantly support The Coffee Club, you’ll also have the opportunity to work across our broader portfolio, including exciting new brands and store designs as the business grows.

Who are we? Minor DKL Food Group is a leading Australian retail food franchisor and the Australian subsidiary of Thai-listed Minor International PCL. Our portfolio includes The Coffee Club and Veneziano Coffee, with a network of more than 400 stores across 11 countries and over 5,000 people. For 35 years, The Coffee Club has been a much-loved part of the Australian café landscape and has grown to become one of the world’s largest Australian café chains.

What is the role? Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll lead our Project Management and Retail Design function and oversee the design and construction of new stores, refurbishments, and other network projects. This is a highly influential role with the opportunity to shape how our stores look, feel, and operate. You’ll partner closely with property, marketing, franchise partners, designers, builders, and internal stakeholders to bring new concepts to life and deliver commercially sound, high-quality projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the Design and Construction team
• Oversee new stores, refurbishments and other network projects from design through to delivery
• Shape practical, commercially viable store designs that bring our brands to life
• Partner with Property to support new site development and future network growth
• Manage project budgets, programmes, risks, contractors and consultants
• Build strong relationships with franchise partners and key stakeholders while improving how projects are delivered

The role may require national and occasional international travel, with some flexibility to travel at short notice.

Who are we looking for? You’re an experienced design, construction or project delivery leader who combines strong commercial judgement with a practical, solutions-focused approach. You know how to lead a team, manage a varied project portfolio and bring people together to achieve great outcomes.

You will bring:

• Significant senior-level experience in construction, design, development or project management
• Experience delivering retail, hospitality or other multi-site construction and fit-out projects
• Strong capability across project delivery, budgets, programmes, contractors and consultants
• Well-developed commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Sound knowledge of Australian building and construction requirements
• A relevant tertiary qualification in construction, project management, architecture, design, property or a related field

Why should you come work for us? This is an opportunity to have a genuine impact on the continued growth and evolution of our brands. The opportunity to shape new stores, evolving formats and future brand concepts. A varied portfolio that extends beyond The Coffee Club as our business grows. Real influence over how projects are designed, built, and delivered. A senior role working closely with the CEO and key business leaders. A collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas will be valued. Flexible working arrangements and a modern Southbank office. Benefits including employer-funded paid parental leave, purchased annual leave and subsidised training and development. Barista-quality coffee every day.

At Minor DKL Food Group, we combine global operational excellence with a passion for innovation and community. Whether you're interested in franchised restaurant operations or the creative, purpose-driven world of specialty coffee, we offer diverse roles that empower you to grow and make a positive impact. If you want to further your hospitality career at The Coffee Club—or explore the sustainable, artisanal realm of specialty coffee with Nomad Coffee Group, our proudly B Corp certified specialty coffee arm—there's a place for you here. Discover a career where every cup, every service, and every experience contributes to our shared success. Join us and be part of a team that’s driving change in the world of coffee and hospitality.