Infrastructure Asset Owners 

Executive and Specialist Recruitment for Critical Infrastructure 

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Proven Experience Resourcing for Asset Owners, Developers & Engineering Firms 

For more than three decades, Bayside Group has supported leading asset owners, principal contractors and engineering consultancies in delivering complex infrastructure and capital works projects. 


From major project delivery through to long-term asset operations, we understand the commercial, technical and regulatory pressures that shape infrastructure environments. Our approach is built on identifying and securing talent that not only meets technical requirements, but can operate effectively within safety-critical, stakeholder-driven and highly regulated settings. 

Ports & Maritime

Supporting container terminals, bulk handling facilities, across marine operations, engineering and asset management.

Water & Utilities 

Partnering with water authorities and utility providers across treatment, distribution and network infrastructure. 

Energy & Power 

Resourcing across generation, transmission and distribution, including both traditional and renewable energy assets. 

Road Infrastructure

Supporting major road networks, toll operators and civil asset owners with engineering, maintenance and operational expertise.

Rail & Transport Networks

Providing specialist talent across passenger and freight rail, including signalling, track and asset management functions.

Airports & Aviation 

Partnering with airport operators to support terminal, airside and infrastructure development and operations.

Key Programs We’ve Supported

M80 Ring Road Upgrade

Major widening upgrade between Sydney Road and Edgars Road, improving capacity on one of Melbourne’s busiest freight and commuter corridors.

North East Link Project

Australia’s largest urban road project, connecting the M80 ring road to the Eastern Freeway.

Victorian Desalination Project

One of Australia’s largest water infrastructure projects, providing a climate resilient drinking water supply for Melbourne.

Melbourne Metro Tunnel

Major rail infrastructure project delivering twin tunnels and new CBD stations to increase network capacity.

Bruce Highway Upgrade

Ongoing upgrades to Queensland’s primary north-south freight corridor, improving resilience and safety.

Swanston Dock West

Remediation and upgrade works of their existing wharf to extend structural life and handle larger vessels.

Appleton Dock Remediation Project

Structural remediation works on timber piles to secure long-term operational capacity. 

Natural Disaster Recovery Program

Urgent restoration of road and bridge assets across NSW regional and metropolitan networks following major flood and bushfire events.

Sewer Network Alliance

Upgrade of critical metropolitan sewer network assets across greater Sydney.

Somerton Power Station

Energy infrastructure supporting the development and construction of Victoria’s broader energy security by enhancing dispatchable generation capacity and supporting the integration of renewable energy into the network. 

Port Rail Transformation Project

Designed to increase rail capacity and efficiency to enhance rail access within the port precinct. 

Sunshine Station Upgrade

Enabling works redevelopment into a key transport super-hub supporting future rail connectivity to Melbourne Airport.

Webb Dock Project 

Developing and upgrading associated wharves to cope with forecast freight growth. 

Channel Deepening

Project enabling larger vessels to access the Port.

Hire Engineering & Technical Professionals

We have proven experience placing senior engineering and technical leaders and specialist talent.

Find talent
  • Project Directors
  • Program Directors
  • Head of Asset Management
  • Asset Management Directors
  • Senior Project Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Commercial Managers
  • ๏ปฟProject Controls Managers
  • Environmental & Sustainability Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • Project Engineers
  • Site Engineers
  • Asset Managers
  • Asset Engineers
  • Maintenance Managers
  • Contracts Managers
  • Contracts Administrators
  • Planners
  • Schedulers
  • Design Managers
  • GIS Analysts
  • ๏ปฟSpatial Asset Analysts
  • Systems & Operational Leaders
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Working with [Bayside Group] has been a genuinely positive experience. They take the time to really understand not just the role, but the culture and values that make us unique. That care and attention means the candidates feel like a natural fit — not just on paper, but in how they’ll contribute to the team. Wayne Eaton’s thoughtful approach and genuine interest in getting it right make him a standout partner in recruitment.


Elias, Employer (Maritime Asset Owner)

Our Services

Bayside Group delivers targeted, research-driven recruitment solutions to identify executive and specialist engineering and technical talent locally, nationally, and internationally. 


Our approach includes:

  • Leveraging a 50-year industry network of connections
  • Maintaining deep talent pools and market mapping of specialist and hard to find candidates
  • Ensuring strong alignment of candidates with niche and hard-to-fill roles

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A key differentiator is our ability to understand the brief and ensure alignment with specific technical requirements, enabling:

  • Suitable and relevant candidates that align to specialist roles
  • Greater reach of passive candidates who aren’t necessarily active job seekers
  • Better engagement throughout the recruitment and selection process

Why choose Bayside Group?

When it comes to delivering specialist talent for complex infrastructure and maritime projects, Bayside Group brings a combination of deep sector knowledge, long standing relationships, and proven delivery capability.


We take the time to understand the operational, technical, and commercial context behind every appointment, ensuring better project outcomes, reduced risk and stronger long-term asset performance.

Access to top talent

Our strength lies in our ability to consistently connect clients with high-calibre engineering and technical professionals who are not actively looking for a new position.

Proactive Talent Mapping

Identify and tracking specialist candidates before roles become critical.

Sector Specialisation 

We focus on infrastructure, engineering, and assets. Our consultants are the first choice for leading asset owners due to their longevity and proven expertise.

Market Insights & Advisory 

We provide real-time intelligence on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and market conditions.

Bayside Group combines deep sector knowledge and expertise with a proactive search approach to consistently deliver specialist engineering and technical talent that support lasting outcomes.

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