Civil & Mechanical Construction Supervisors – Mt Isa

Mca-Engineering; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MCA Engineering is seeking Civil and Mechanical Construction Supervisors for Mt Isa sites. This role leads crews, coordinates earthworks, formwork, equipment installation and piping within mining and construction projects in the Mt Isa region.

Candidates should have at least five years of supervision experience in civil or mechanical construction, and mining project exposure. Pre-employment medical and drug testing are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience supervising civil construction or mechanical construction.
• Experience leading crews in mining environments, including underground works.
• Mining supervisor qualifications or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil and mechanical construction activities on site.
• Coordinate daily site activities, resources and subcontractors to meet project schedules.
• Ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers and site personnel to progress each project.

Skills

Civil construction supervision

Mechanical construction supervision

Mining experience

Leadership & planning

Reading drawings

Education

Mining supervisor qualifications

Job description

Civil & Mechanical Construction Supervisors – Mt Isa

Mount Isa, Queensland 4825, Australia • A$68 - A$75

Full-time Contract Mid-level Senior

Posted 06 Oct 2026

Description

About MCA Engineering

MCA Engineering delivers innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. We work across mining, industrial and construction projects and are known for our strong safety focus, quality standards and experienced team.

About the Roles

We are seeking a Civil Construction Supervisor and a Mechanical Construction Supervisor to lead crews and coordinate works within their respective disciplines.

The Civil Supervisor will oversee earthworks, formwork, reinforcement, concreting and associated civil infrastructure.

The Mechanical Supervisor will oversee the installation and assembly of mechanical equipment, piping and associated infrastructure.

Both positions are hands-on leadership roles, responsible for coordinating daily site activities and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project drawings, specifications and quality requirements.

You will work closely with clients, engineers, project teams and site personnel to plan activities, coordinate resources, resolve issues and keep projects progressing.

About You

• Minimum five years’ experience supervising civil construction or mechanical construction and installation projects, relevant to the position you are applying for
• Proven experience leading crews in mining environments, including underground works
• Civil applicants: Practical knowledge of earthworks, formwork, reinforcement and concrete construction
• Mechanical applicants: Strong understanding of mechanical equipment installation, assembly and piping systems
• Strong leadership, planning and people management skills
• Ability to coordinate labour, equipment and subcontractors to meet project schedules
• Strong understanding of mining safety requirements and site procedures
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and project documentation relevant to your discipline
• Mining experience is essential
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing
• Relevant mining supervisor qualifications or equivalent are preferred

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