Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Supervisor to join our operations team. Based in Perth and working drive-in drive-out on a 5:2 roster, this role will oversee field construction across an allocated work area, ensuring activities are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required standard

About the role

Working closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent and engineering team, the Supervisor will plan, coordinate and oversee self-performed and subcontracted construction activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supervise daily construction activities across allocated work areas
• Plan labour, plant, equipment and subcontractor requirements
• Manage crews, leading hands, plant operators and subcontractors
• Coordinate short-term programs and allocate resources effectively
• Monitor works against safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Lead pre-starts, toolbox talks and construction planning meetings
• Supervise subcontract packages against agreed scope and standards
• Maintain accurate daily diaries, timesheets and productivity records
• Monitor daily costs, targets, budgets and earned value information
• Identify potential variations, delays and extension-of-time matters
• Interpret drawings, specifications, programs and construction plans
• Coach employees in safe work practices and project requirements
• Report progress, risks and opportunities to project leadership

Skills and experience required

• Strong experience delivering civil infrastructure projects
• Previous experience working on Main Roads projects
• Solid road construction experience across relevant civil works
• Experience supervising employees, plant and subcontractors
• Strong knowledge of WHS, environmental and quality requirements
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and project programs
• Certificate III, Certificate IV or relevant trade qualification
• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence and own transport

Our benefits:

• Generous bonus programs linked to individual and business performance
• Salary continuance insurance provided to eligible employees
• Generous parental leave supported by the Parental Support Toolkit
• Purchased leave (up to four weeks) for flexibility across life commitments
• Vehicle salary sacrifice and EV novated leasing options
• Corporate health insurance discounts and EAP mental health support
• Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 495027

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.