Civil Construction Supervisor - Metalliferous Mining Project

RMS Engineering and Construction; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RMS Engineering & Construction in North Queensland is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Supervisor to lead civil works on a metalliferous mining project. The role focuses on supervising on-site crews, coordinating daily activities, and delivering safe, high-quality infrastructure on a live mining site.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proven civil construction and mining infrastructure experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage productivity, safety, and project

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction and mining infrastructure.
• Ability to lead and coordinate construction crews.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising civil construction crews and subcontractors across the project.
• Coordinating daily site activities, plant, labour and resources.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.
• Providing strong leadership and direction to the site team.
• Working closely with the Project Manager and site management team to achieve project milestones.
• Monitoring productivity, quality and progress of works.
• Participating in pre-starts, toolbox meetings and site inspections.
• Identifying and addressing construction issues as they arise.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance and quality.
• Supporting project planning, coordination and reporting requirements.

Skills

Civil construction

Leadership

Mining infrastructure

Crew supervision

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Job description

Civil Construction Supervisor - Metalliferous Mining Project

RMS Engineering and Construction – Townsville QLD

Civil Construction Supervisor – Metalliferous Mining Project

RMS Engineering & Construction is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Supervisor to join our team on our one of our Metalliferous Mining Projects in North Queensland.

This is a hands‑on supervisory role suited to someone who has worked in civil construction within a mining environment and understands what it takes to lead crews safely, efficiently and to a high standard on a live mining operation.

The Opportunity

Working as part of the project delivery team, you will be responsible for supervising day‑to‑day civil construction activities across the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, productively and in accordance with project requirements.

The role will suit an experienced Leading Supervisor / Civil Supervisor who is ready to take ownership of site operations and lead a team in a mining infrastructure environment.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising civil construction crews and subcontractors across the project

• Coordinating daily site activities, plant, labour and resources

• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications

• Providing strong leadership and direction to the site team

• Working closely with the Project Manager and site management team to achieve project milestones

• Monitoring productivity, quality and progress of works

• Participating in pre-starts, toolbox meetings and site inspections

• Identifying and addressing construction issues as they arise

• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance and quality

• Supporting project planning, coordination and reporting requirements

About You

We are looking for someone who brings genuine civil construction and mining infrastructure experience, along with the ability to lead a site team and take ownership of day‑to‑day delivery.

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience as a Civil Construction Supervisor & or Leading Supervisor

• Strong background in civil construction within the mining industry

• Experience working on mining infrastructure projects

• Proven ability to lead and coordinate construction crews

• Strong understanding of civil construction methodology, plant and productivity

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and project documentation

• Strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental requirements

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work effectively with project management, client representatives and the wider site team

• Current driver's licence

• Ability to successfully complete all required site inductions and medical requirements

Tailings Experience – Highly Regarded

Experience working on tailings storage facility (TSF) construction, lifts or expansions will be highly regarded.

In particular, experience with civil works associated with TSF lifts, embankment construction, raise/expansion works, drainage or associated mining infrastructure will be viewed favourably.

Roster & Location

• Project Location – North Queensland

• Rostered site‑based position

• DIDO only – applicants must be based within the North Queensland region

• FIFO is not available for this position

This is an opportunity to join a growing North Queensland civil construction business and play a key supervisory role on a significant mining infrastructure project.

Why Join RMS?

At RMS Engineering & Construction, we are focused on delivering quality civil construction outcomes while building a strong, capable and reliable project team.

You will be joining a business where your experience and leadership are valued, with the opportunity to work alongside an experienced project team on an established mining operation.

If you have the civil mining experience, leadership capability and site-based mindset we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.